Living at 101
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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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kitchen sink plumbing
A word about clogging and the unusual plumbing configuration.
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gravel borders
gravel border in front of house, mudroom & carport walls – aiming to get mudroom dryer. Installed an underground pipe (French drain) to conduct water from spillway …. Zhem Behr, November 2016
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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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Nest thermostat
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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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Conway study 2014-2015
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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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