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Comment on Paint Stripping: No Quick Fix by Rod

Rod — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:08:55 +0000

Yes, I’m coming to this conversation a bit late. It does sound like you’ve encountered milk paint, Josh. If you’ve any more doors to strip (as I’m sure you’ve completed this one by now), you might try some milk paint remover from the Real Milk Paint Co. I’ve not tried it yet, but will soon.

Comment on How To Replace a Moen Shower Valve Cartridge by Alan

Alan — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:17:23 +0000

Your instructions worked like a charm.

Thanks

Comment on New Old Front Door by jenni

jenni — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:01:48 +0000

What a great door!
I hate our door. I did paint it YELLOW. (All caps because it is so bright)
At least the color makes me smile. On day I will stumble upon the perfect craftsman door.

Comment on New Old Front Door by PlantingOaks

PlantingOaks — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:13:05 +0000

Wow, I really love that. The three narrow windows is a classic style, but the angled bottoms are just great. They make it so unique and classy looking while still matching the era and everything.

What a find! and free!

Comment on Getting Back To Reality by Josh

Josh — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:39:01 +0000

Stephanie, after reaching the conclusion that we could afford to hire help, a big motivator for me was the realization that I had become the stereotype of an over-ambitious, under-prepared DIYer too proud to admit he was in over his head. At that point, hiring help was less humiliating (and much better for my marriage!) than remaining “that guy.”

Comment on Bedroom Update: In Pictures by Shane

Shane — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:08:57 +0000

Sheet rock will make all of the difference. My least favorite part is mudding and sanding. The space looks really cool! Your getting there!!!

Comment on Getting Back To Reality by Stephanie

Stephanie — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:23:00 +0000

Oh my gosh – talk to my husband PLEASE! We have had this discussion over and over – enlisting help is so much better than sacrificing every single weekend. Good for you!

Comment on Bedroom Update: In Pictures by Josh

Josh — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 15:32:48 +0000

Yes, Jeff, I’d say my progress is mostly emotional at this point, but the pace around here has quickened so real task progress won’t be far behind.

Comment on Bedroom Update: In Pictures by Jeff Petersson

Jeff Petersson — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:02:47 +0000

By the looks of it, you still have lots of work to do. But let me say this for a job well done: Congratulations Josh for reaching this far. We’re all excited to see the results.

Comment on Bedroom Update: In Pictures by Josh

Josh — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 18:48:55 +0000

Hi Sandy- A hot roof is simply an insulation design that has no air space between the roof deck (what the shingles are nailed to) and the insulation. I’ll talk more about this in my posts after the insulators have done their work.