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SEPTIC NIGHTMARES

May 2nd, 2008 8:37 PM

Got questions about septic systems? Unfortunately I got answers! After putting in a very expensive system 2 years ago with plans from an engineer it sort of failed last year there was a wet spot above the leach field. Then this spring it REALLY Failed! Not only a puddle but a puddle of septic stuff (You know), so this time I did tons of research,I googled & yahooed and I talked to several engineers, the health dept and anyone else who seemed to have answers. A frustrating lot of calls to the engineer who put it in and the guys who did the excavating and finally have some answers. So my friends if you have any questions about waste management I'm your gal!

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Replacement Windows? JUST SAY NO!!!

May 16th, 2008 11:43 PM

A common mistake when purchasing or redoing a vintage home is to needlessly replaced beautiful original wood windows. Keeping the original wood windows keeps the beauty and integrity of the home. I have been told it is very rare that the original wood windows are beyond restoration.

Think about it if you want a vintage home and all the original details are restored and/or intact and it has new vinyl or aluminum windows it would ruin the charm. It is also would be costly and time consuming to undo this blunder.

I hear that it will save on utility bills, too much cold air will get in, air conditioning will get out, warm air will get in, well with little restoration and storms these arguments are no longer valid. The price you would pay for replacements would take forever to recoup in utility bills.

So, on your vintage home if you are thinking about replacing those beautiful, old growth wood windows, JUST SAY NO!!

Got window stories to share?? Please do!

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