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    Moving my outlets.

    Thanks for the info slownsteady........ JoeD every wall in the house was covered in the lovely wood paneling from the 70's. I carefully took it down because it was only nailed on. But yes some of the walls are badly damaged.
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    Moving my outlets.

    My house has the lovely horse hair plaster. I was told there are basically 2 ways to deal with it. 1) remove it or 2) put drywall over it. I am going to try both methods but starting with putting drywall over it. Now comes my question. Without ripping apart the whole wall, what the best way...
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    Asbestos in basement

    I figured it was. I guess I was a little surprised that it does not cover the whole ductwork. This spring having it removed. Thanks
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    Asbestos in basement

    When I had my home inspection the inspector noted there was an asbestos type material on the heating ducts in the basement. We hoped the FHA appraisal would notice it and by that point have the owner remove it. Nothing was mentioned about it so was never taken care of. I was looking at the...
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    Basement sink full of water

    Yes washer is used mostly on the weekends
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    Basement sink full of water

    Looks like I'll be hitting every category on this app :) My basement sink is full of water and therefore water is spilling all over the floor. We had heavy rains today so I can see water seeping in but I am not understanding why just that sink would fill up and not the kitchen or bathroom...
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    Chimney repair

    So the person came today to look at the chimney. He gave me a few options. 1 only burn candles in the fireplace. 2 get a wood stove insert. Or 3 replace the whole chimney. His vote was #2 so I can at least burn something in it. Thanks everyone for taking the time to answer.
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    Chimney repair

    Thanks for all the info... I just wanted a better understanding before they look at it in 2 weeks... I know the chimney needs a cleaning and while that is taking place they will have their camera video what else may be down there. I just hate not knowing info before hand
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    Chimney repair

    Stadry, That was the answer I was hoping for..
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    Chimney repair

    Yes it is wood burning. When I bought the house I was told the chimney should be repointed. And had it looked at in November. I had a little sticker shock and figured well its that season so higher prices and just did not use it. The roof was just replaced and they repointed the chimney but...
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    Chimney repair

    I just had my roof replaced, and the chimney repointed. I was asked if I would be using the fireplace, and I responded yes. I was told I needed a new chimney flu. I looked up a few chimney sweeps to evaluate what needs to be done. I keep looking up chimney flu and I also get chimney liner...
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    Cathedral ceiling

    Thanks for the better explanation. I was not sure if the roof style was stick frame or not. I also like the scissor truss design. I would be happy with that also. I have someone coming out tomorrow so will ask him plenty of questions. If I have to put the ceiling back for now I will. When...
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    Cathedral ceiling

    A nice exposed ceiling would be nice. I have no problem covering up the beams if I have to. I'd just like the higher ceiling. I am making a few calls on Tuesday to try and get someone to look at it in the next two weeks. Again I know no decisions could be made until I took the old ceiling...
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    Cathedral ceiling

    I have recently purchased a house and found this app which has been very helpful. I have a sunroom that was added in the 80's that I'd like to take the ceiling out and do a cathedral style ceiling. As of this morning the ceiling was about 7' I figured the only way I could see what was up there...
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