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Wall fridge manuals Both the user and service manuals for the wall fridge are available on automatic ephemera.   Sarah

Please Don't use the oven. I think everyone has said plenty about that, but I had a failed element start a fire...so glad I was there an had a fire extinguisher handy.   Please don't give the Amazon seller a negative without giving them an opportunity to do something to satisfy you. I'm an...

Just curious--raise your hand if you have at least one appliance from exotic Beltsville, Maryland. And post a few pictures!)   I have a combo from the GE Wonder Kitchen and will be picking up Speed Queen washer/dryers and several air conditioners this summer.   Thanks, John   Sarah

Wondering What the front end cost of the appliances will be? I find it hard to believe that appliance manufacturers will absorb the research and development and any increased production costs. They will pass additional costs on to consumers.   "would likely drive down the value of appliance...

The patch Jerry is amazing. Here are pictures of the patch. Check out how carefully he matched the wood grain. A little golden shellac, and no one will be able to tell.

Chandeliers and patches I'll keep y'all posted on the paneling patches. If anyone can fix it, Jerry can.    Meanwhile, I've fallen in love with a pretty dang expensive light fixture for the foyer, and it kind of ties the cool turquoise from the kitchen into the warmer colors of the rest of...

The Electrician Cut holes in my 1960s cypress paneled walls because he couldn't figure out how to get into the attic. REALLY???? Try the closet? or call me?   Going down with my friend and master carpenter to repair the damage tomorrow.   On a more positive note, a coat of primer can work...

Fire & asphalt Hi John,   The error on lifespan of asphalt roofing tracks with what I thought before reading the article. I generally consider Forbes a reliable source, so the article is disappointing.    When I said electrical, I was including appliances; however, I think old houses, at...

Metal   Does anyone know about the environmental impact of metal vs asphalt? I found the following article in Forbes. I didn't realize how much closer asphalt shingles have come to metal in terms of longevity. According to the article, the environmental impact of production is about the same...

Insurance cancellation So, I just got a letter informing me that my house insurance will be cancelled in March because the house needs repairs.   Um, yeah, I explained that to the agent when I bought the policy.   Very frustrated.   Sarah

My property has several structures. I'm currently focusing on the main house, a workshop and a small brick cottage.    The main house has asbestos fiber cement shingles from the 1930s. The roofing on two porches was replaced with asphalt shingles decades ago. I have recently had the porches...

Something nice... Does a Bruce Springsteen concert count? I gave my husband tickets for Christmas, and we went to the show Friday night. The concert was incredible. Bruce is seventy three and played a nonstop, scorching two hours and forty five minutes.   I recently had hip surgery and got...

The more the merrier No worries about hijacking the thread, Gizmo, I love your house. Thank you for the encouragement.   Sarah

Beautiful She's beautiful, Lawrence,   I know you'll cook many tasty meals on her.    Sarah

Tru Earth I've been using them for a while, but am not sure I will continue. I only use them for moderately dirty loads that don't require special care. I think the loads come out average.   I wear a lot of wool, so wool, silk and anything of similar color gets machine washed on hand wash or...

Thanks for all of the encouragement I think it is a bipolar construction project. Some days I'm encouraged. Some days, I am totally worn down.    I haven't been down since I made this post, but we've gotten a little sunshine after weeks of gray, rainy days. I'm generally feeling better.   Sarah

Bosch It's hard to let go of the Bosch when I'm thinking modern. Mine cleans Bob certified loads like a boss. Bruce likes that it's quiet. I can see where the plate racks might be a bit tight for American styled dishes, but my Centura coupe fits perfectly.    Sarah

Howdy everyone,   It's been a while since I posted an update. I know it's going to get better, but right now the house seems to be at it's worst in all the years I've been working on it. I think the contractors are, perhaps, moving a bit slowing with the lack of daily supervision. Some of the...

alpaca & merino I used alpaca on the panty liners and they are incredibly soft. The clothes are merino, and as far as I can tell, they don't smell even when wet--totally unlike my heavy fisherman's sweater.    The worst...sweaters that smell like wet dog. I took a pottery class with a woman...

Wool is a fabulous odor killer. There are a lot of new wool products--Smart Wool, Woolx and others making what is being called performance wool. It can be machine washed and dried. It can be worn more times between washes than other fabrics.   Knitters in the cloth diapering community make...