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    How to force forced air ducts

    We have a home built in 1917 that has forced air heat but it doesnt extend to the second floor. Is there any way to get duct work upstairs in the walls.we can & are going to sheet rock the walls but the one I need to use is a load bearing wall. Can I get a duct in it without ruining its...
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    reglazing windows on 1917 home

    I am about tore-glaze the windows in our house.I've done this berore but read that on old wood you should use linseed oil to keep the wood from taking the moisture out of the glazing putty & causing the putty to crack. My question is how long would it take to cause this reaction? This is project...
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    Old house enthuiest just bought first home

    I just figgured out some whtat how to respond to posts but got to get up for work early I will be around soon as is my first big project turned out to be as square eye said a money pit. I took off the sheet rock box covering the fireplace & found out to my dismay that they had covered it for...
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    Old house enthuiest just bought first home

    I have always loved the look of older homes and with the help of my wife have bought our first home it,s a unique looking home for our area but Although I am very handy & can see the vision we have for what we want the home to be to make it "ours" I wonder sometimes if I havent bitten off more...
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