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I saw your other questions. Sounds like you have a desire to understand as much about the process as possible. That's a good start. Keep learning and asking questions.
I did not want to imply that you HAVE to use all natural materials. Don't be afraid to leverage new technology. The new engineered wood floorings and energy efficient windows are truly things worth considering, just be careful where your source them. Just don't buy into the 'Green' marketing machine. The low VOC paint that cost twice the going rate is not going to save the world. All paint is pretty much low VOC now, or at least safe to breathe and eat :)
Ventilation, insulation, and heating and cooling technologies have made huge leaps in the last 10 years. Use these advances to your advantage. Every BTU you save heating and cooling your house is one less that has to be re-manufactured somewhere else down the road, and that savings will remain constant for the life your house.
I can't really give you a list of what to re-use. That comes down to personal choice. Old flooring has a certain charm to it. You would be surprised how it can shine up, and you can fix squeaks, bad boards, etc., before refinishing it.
Doug, I don’t like surprises and it’s a big investment so I question a lot before I get into the middle of it. :-)
No, I didn’t take it that way that you were saying I had to use all natural materials. I think we are on the same page. :-)
And I don’t buy into the ‘green’ marketing machine. I’ve been an organic gardener since the early 1980s. I understand sustainable practices in that regard and it applies here too just different details. I was green long before they invented the word, ‘green’. lol
It’s great that all paint is VOC now. I remember when it wasn’t, and I bought non toxic paint from New Mexico. Loved the product too. Now I don’t have to go to that length to buy it.
The first contractor I am interviewing this week, is a ‘green’ builder and specializes in energy efficiency. I should be able to figure out what 'green' means to him in the first appointment. I think he might be out of our budget, I’ll be surprised if he is not. Ventilation and insulation technologies - I’m hoping I don’t have to study that for weeks. I spent some time a few years ago looking for an insulation without chemicals and I think at that time Rockwool was all I was coming up with. They even had a new insulation made of old 'jeans'.
We have steam heat by oil. I would love to do whole house a/c, because at this point, we have 4 window air conditioners that I get tired of installing and storing. But I don’t think our heating system works well with that. We have a house fan in the upstairs hall, that has been there for 30 years believe it or not and still working. We LOVE that, but it only works when the air outside is cooler than inside.
I suppose, replacing the floors is not a ‘have to’. You’re right, we could fix the areas that need it and refinish. Something to think about. I think that would save us some money for two bedrooms and a hall. And some stair treads.
Thanks!
PROWellsford may very well be using Conestoga doors and finishes on their product. That is actually Conestoga's biggest customer - cabinet shops who buy their doors and such from Conestoga, many of them buying the product pre-finished. I bet if you asked them, they would have no problem telling you. Most shops are pretty proud to offer the Conestoga stuff!
While you are waiting for the tech to chime in, you can help him by testing gas pressure with a manometer. Gents, the word "standing"should not be confused with "standing pilot". The point is that gas is'nt sent to burners unless a flame has been detected first. The pilot flame is not present between heating cycles.
klem, so on my furnace that doesn't have a pilot that is always on, you say that there is a way to adjust the strength of this? i think this might actually be the problem. also, if i check gas pressure with a manometer, what values should i be targeting for "good" pressure? thanks.
melikeeatplants, we had an early bloom and then a slightly larger bloom that followed for almost everything. As a result, the early blossoms set fruit, some are ripening now and some still need a bit more time. It's been wacky. I'm OK with an extended harvest. Right now blueberries, peaches, loquats and lemons are keeping me loaded with fruit.
Blossom from a donut peach fruit tree at Paradise Nursery
"The conteactors who looked at it said it is not normal popcorn but drywall mud."
While it;s true mud popcorn is different to what is used currently,drywall mud was all they used for many years. And the solution to getting rid of it is to spray water from a garden sprayer then scrap off with wide putty knives,not drywalling over it,regardless what is in the popcorn.
PROAnd the solution to getting rid of it is to spray water from a garden sprayer then scrap off with wide putty knives,
Unless they used actual stucco, as in one room in my own home( freeking idiots), used over real plaster walls, it is there forever.
I did looked it up again at another appliance store, it looked very nice, all edges are finished. But I decided that I like knob control better. I went with Miele and ordered a Miele induction range. Can't wait to get it delivered. Have my fingers crossed that Miele will live up to it's reputation.
Hello!
The historical iris (top pic)
seems close to "Mary Geddes".
Highly recommend this site:
http://www.cocozzacollection.org.uk/haworthia_pages/propagation/propagation.htm
Aquarium Gravel (pet supply stores) works as a sub for the granite grit.
Fake....you could dusting that rotted area with powdered Cinnamon after the dead tissue is removed....let it callus over and then replant into the gritty mix. The Cinnamon powder kills off all the bad stuff. It smells good too.
Frank
I'm glad you got your gritty mix together finally, flgrown1. I forgot to mention the mask, I wore one as well.
That was actually flgrown1's plant with root rot, bronxfigs. I use cinnamon powder on seedlings too though. It works really well when used early. I just really do not like how it smells lol.
And thanks for the aquarium gravel tip. I'm going to need another bag of crushed granite this spring too. Who knows, it might even happen, this so-called spring.
Pagan