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#29 of 38 log siding by okko1 Jun 27, 2007 (3:12 pm)
well the siding guys started today and it looks like logs we will see how it looks when they finish the trim
#30 of 38 lets roll some logs by okko1 Jul 01, 2007 (4:25 pm)
guys i started this deal to quiet ha ha mama about the siding but the more the vatos due the better i like it defenitely something worth consideration especially if it makes mama happy
#31 of 38 Re: Second chance building material [steve_] by steve_ HOST Jul 01, 2007 (4:36 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Jun 25, 2007 2:28 pm) Turns out my salvage place has some kind of affiliation or rent share deal with Habitat.   Got the Dutch door replaced last week. No rattles and more light. No so easy trying to hang a door in an existing jamb though (luckily I'm pretty good with Fix-all ).
#32 of 38 Re: Furnace story [jipster] by webbe Oct 29, 2007 (6:09 pm)
Replying to: jipster (May 03, 2007 5:09 am) Jipster,   I was reading your furnace story and was wondering if you would mind telling me how you went about getting them to replace the furnace for free. I have a very similar problem and have been told my heat exchanger is cracked. Pilot light problems getting worse over the last few years (went out a lot last winter) and was told the other day by a contractor that part is partially under warranty (prorated). Have had many problems in the past with this furnace and is 14 years old. Just wondering did Goodman offer that information since they did not mention that when I called about the prorated amount.   Webbe Replies to this message: jipster (Oct 30, 2007 6:44 am)
#33 of 38 Re: Furnace story [webbe] by jipster Oct 30, 2007 (6:44 am)
Replying to: webbe (Oct 29, 2007 6:09 pm) I was reading your furnace story and was wondering if you would mind telling me how you went about getting them to replace the furnace for free   Well, I called my Heating and Cooling Co, and asked to speak with the manager. The owner came on and I told him the heat exchangers have been failing (cracking) prematurely. He came out and looked at it. Stated my air filter (thicker/non fiberglass) was impeding airflow to the extent the air in heat exchanger was getting too hot. Contributing to these cracks was the poor quality of heat exchanger by Goodman. The owner contacted Goodman and they agree to replace for free under their program. He did state that this program may be offered for a limited time by Goodman, but that he would check for me.   The owner did say something about it being replaced on a prorated basis, but due to something I can't recall, the entire amount was covered. I just had to pay for labor.   Goodman is the manufacturer, which sells to heating and cooling companies or contractors. It was nice of my heating and cooling company to mention this to me, as they very well could have been less than honest and sold me a $3,000 furnace... and I never would have known the difference. So, I would ask the company you deal with to check to see if Goodman is still offering this program. I'd probably call a couple other companies as well and ask them this question.   If you get just the heat exchanger replaced, I would go with the thinnest fiberglass filter you can find for the winter months. The thick paper filters or the heavy filters are good for removing pollen and dust, but they impede airflow. By the air not moving as quickly thru the heat exchanger, it could heat to the extent it can cause premature cracking in a poor quality exchanger.   Your pilot light going out may be related to the cracks in the exchanger. That's what my furnace did. Went out once one year, a couple times the next. I believe it's part of the safty system for them to do this. Buy yourself a good carbon monoxide detector as well. hope this helped.
#34 of 38 allure by okko1 Nov 06, 2009 (11:22 pm)
it is the first time using allure floor coverings and it was as easy as they said it would be. i got it at home depot. may not be for everybody but it is a very low maintance floor system.
#35 of 38 Heating upgrades by pf_flyer HOST Nov 07, 2009 (5:39 am)
We have electric baseboard heat and I recently installed programmable thermostats. Pretty cool. Seems like they're going to pay for themselves pretty quickly. Not only is the heat not on when we're not there (or turned way down when we're asleep) but they'll "touch up" the heat by sending partial power to the heaters. On the display it will show 1 to 4 wavy bars. I'm sure it's not reducing the voltage to the heater, but probably doing it the way a microwave oven does defrost, sending the power only a percentage of the time.   With tax, about $50 each. next power bill is due soon so I'll be able to compare with last year's usage for the same month.
#36 of 38 from scrap to floors by steve_ HOST Nov 11, 2009 (10:32 am)
BMW Leather Upholstery Scraps Can Dress Up Your Walls and Floors (Green Car Advisor)   Replies to this message: tallman1 (Nov 12, 2009 1:00 am) Mr_Shiftright (Nov 12, 2009 8:39 am)
#37 of 38 Re: from scrap to floors [steve_] by tallman1 Nov 12, 2009 (1:00 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 11, 2009 10:32 am) Hmmm... a leather floor. Trying to imagine the upkeep. Lexol/Leather Master/Griot's Leather Care in the economy drum???
#38 of 38 Re: from scrap to floors [steve_] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 12, 2009 (8:39 am)
Replying to: steve_ (Nov 11, 2009 10:32 am) Gee I hope you don't have to take your bedroom to the dealer every time the "check carpet" light goes on!

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