Category: renovations
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bat-proofing
Bat saga. 2018/08/03 fri – BATS
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fluorescent bulb meltdown
… early in our tenure, a fluorescent fixture in the middle bedroom closet melted, with a horrible plastic smell. We took it out …. 2018 July – ELECTRICAL – Fluorescent tube ballast in kitchen melted, caused kitchen ceiling to be almost 170; M called fire department which removed the fluorescent tube. Replaced! Finally replaced all with LEDs,…
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oil tank replaced
Surner
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entry hall tiling repaired
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basement windows
single pane all this time! imagine. Now double-paned, thanks Amherst Glass.
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Skinny barn door for back bathroom
In 2015, we commissioned Bill Johnson to build a sliding barn door for the skinny 20″ doorway between the bedroom and the back bathroom. We purchased a barn door kit from Rockler Hardware, and Bill made a beautiful door, with handles that match existing handles on cabinetry and doors throughout the house. Bill Johnson –…
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marmoleum bathroom
green marmoleum flooring to replace some hideous vinyl …
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sunroom & deck roof work
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stove replaced
2014 august — new stove. Samsung NE58F9710WS Flex Duo Slide-In Range (glass-top), list $2299. On sale for $1699 and Michele did further bargaining, down to $1450.99, plus a $409.99 5-year home MPA plan, plus a $29.99 3-prong electrical cable, haul away fee. Installed 2014/08/20. Purchased from Sears with takeaway and installation. New $30 3-prong electrical…
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front bedroom restored to separate rooms
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renovations 2012
back bedroom wing – removing carpeting & wood paneling from the three back bedrooms, and the hallway; removing the built-in desks, made up wood siding that was unfortunately not in great shape. Adding hardwood floors; drywall walls. Paint. Adding one additional window to back bedroom. Retaining door into decorative living room corner wood box. Molding…
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1995 rubber membrane roof
Young Roofers installed a new style of roof — rubber membrane. Per 2020’s roofer (which was also the previous roofer), the rubber membrane was installed on top of the old asphalt & gravel roof. Per property card: 1995/11/16 Permit BLDG96-278 type “RE”. Remodel, $12,000; inspection date 5/22/1996; completion date 5/22/1996; reroof. (source: Property Card, 2013/06/11)