My Own Renovation Realities (Reno Tales: Part 1)
I’m a big fan of HGTV and DIY Networks’ renovation shows. As a sysadmin, I have a huge respect for “doing it right” and getting the details done. I see a lot of shoddy construction work out there. I’m...
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Residential Archaeology (Reno Tales: Part 2)
Dissecting the history of a house is an essential part of rectifying any problems it might have. If a house has been extensively renovated, it’s difficult to tell what you’ve got where and how it’s...
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Hazards: Mold and Budgets (Reno Tales: Part 3)
Ok, budget-blowing time: I ended up with a huge mess in my living room. I had planned to just put up new drywall, and mostly be able to throw things out in my normal trash. Moldy insulation, rotten...
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Striking to the Gut (Reno Tales: Part 4)
Back in Part 2, I talked a little bit about why I was doing what I was doing. After seeing the kind of mold infestation I had in my ceiling, I wanted to make sure that I uncovered and got rid of *all*...
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Insulation, Code, and “Close In” Permits (Reno Tales: Part 5)
I got my green tag on my electrical rough-in and got permission to “close in” six days after I started. It doesn’t look like much, but this little baby’s the result of about 80 hours of hard labor… (If...
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Subcontracting: What Not To Try At Home (Reno Tales: Part 6)
I’m a little delayed with work and consulting stuff, so I haven’t gotten the chance to fully explain why I punched a bunch of holes in my roof yet, because it requires a bunch of diagrams and pictures...
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