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Another thing to consider before installing this k...

2012-04-16T10:09:24.421-04:00

Another thing to consider before installing this kind of roof is our health. Some materials can be hazardous when they come in contact with the skin; some are so potent that they can be harmful the health when inhaled, asphalt included. Before putting things up, make sure to clear the area. Children mustn’t be near the place. Think about the neighbors as well. Wearing safety gear is advisable, and heatproof ones are better.

It's originaly designed with white, black, nat...

2012-03-28T19:24:14.411-04:00

It's originaly designed with white, black, natural wood, red and multicoloured versions

the clock is an Eames Ball clock

2012-03-28T19:15:36.269-04:00

the clock is an Eames Ball clock

Did you need the adapter that came with the vent k...

2012-03-10T00:12:57.082-05:00

Did you need the adapter that came with the vent kit?

Allen, With galvanized pipe, an old house, and a...

2012-02-05T11:00:36.822-05:00

Allen,

With galvanized pipe, an old house, and a long run to the old water heater, I also need run the hot water long before I jump in.

John,

Thanks for the excellent writeup.

_hugo

I'm in the process of doing pretty much the ex...

2010-08-20T09:30:14.401-04:00

I'm in the process of doing pretty much the exact same thing to a cabinet in my mom's 1963-built kitchen. But now that the floor's out--which I did w/o cutting any of the frame pieces!--the replacement floor sits about 1/8" higher than the bottom front frame, where it used to sit flush. I'm picky as heck and want it to be even like it was! (FWIW, I tested with a non-damaged section of the old floor, and it's not flush any more either). Is it even possible that the whole front of the cabinet is sagging since the floor is no longer nailed into it? Should I get thinner plywood (I've added a back and four crosspieces as a bottom support because we want to put in heavy rolling drawers), or should I use a router to take 1/8" off everywhere the bottom would sit on this support, or should I somehow jack up the front frame?

I can't tell you how much I appreciate this po...

2010-03-22T14:24:14.403-04:00

I can't tell you how much I appreciate this post! My hubby and I were just talking last night about replacing the wood posts under our deck with metal ones. Our remodeler didn't really get the whole mid-century thing, so little by little we are making changes that reflect the original character of the house. This was exactly what we needed! Thank you!!

I'm glad to see this post. The reason is, here...

2009-12-26T19:23:16.048-05:00

I'm glad to see this post. The reason is, here in Chile everything is about 50's behind. However, everyone uses the tankless water heater. They really work great! I hope you like yours.

oh yeah, and KILLER write-up.

2009-12-21T10:43:23.263-05:00

oh yeah, and KILLER write-up.

This was a great install. Clean, efficient and wel...

2009-12-21T10:37:22.916-05:00

This was a great install. Clean, efficient and well-planned. The essential difference between tank and tankless? Now I start the shower before I take my clothes off. I know - it's tough.

i like how simply you explained this process. Also...

2009-12-08T14:13:39.413-05:00

i like how simply you explained this process. Also, I wanted to thank you for following me, and giving me finishing advice for my sculptures.

Thanks a lot,
Eric McGrew

If your roof is flat I don't think I would do ...

2009-11-04T08:30:32.536-05:00

If your roof is flat I don't think I would do metal - look at some of the newer membrane materials.

I really enjoyed this post. It made me laugh out l...

2009-10-15T12:24:58.671-04:00

I really enjoyed this post. It made me laugh out loud!

I'm currently house hunting and I've been baffled and plain horrified by some of the "remuddle" jobs I've seen done on old homes.

(Best Show)Watch - feel free to use the article an...

2009-09-09T08:12:34.779-04:00

(Best Show)Watch - feel free to use the article and scans.

-- John

"Hi: Two things 1) I’d like your permission...

2009-09-09T04:27:39.000-04:00

"Hi:

Two things

1) I’d like your permission to (re)print your article on ‘Dollhouse’ for our website

2) I was hoping we could use your ‘scribing’ talent for our website.

The Best Shows Youre Not Watching (dot) com [all one word]
‘Dollhouse’ is one of our featured shows. We’re hoping to round up a few people who can occasionally contribute perspective (via an article/blog) on the shows – maybe a recent episode, future direction, plot shortcomings etc.

What’s in it for you?
Primarily a larger audience back channeled to your blog. We don’t pay but the site has a lot of promise and we're pretty excited about getting it off the ground. Let me know what you think.

Thanks

Hi Kenneth, I managed to find the Spinning Wheel ...

2009-04-19T14:48:00.000-04:00

Hi Kenneth,

I managed to find the Spinning Wheel Lamp you reference - actually I have a Deltagram index and it's mentioned in the following (FYI):
From a June 1944 index under Lamp, Table:
Spinning Wheel:
BI 58 (Delta Blueprint 58)
Del 4:48, 5:25 (Deltagram 4 page 48 and Deltagram 5 page 25)
PP 2:4 (Pratical Projects 2, page 4)

I'll scan and put up a post with the scan on my Vintage Magazine blog (Spinning Wheel Lamp Plan).

-- John

I didn't really have a chance to peruse your site....

2008-12-09T11:13:00.000-05:00

I didn't really have a chance to peruse your site. I was doing a search for Deltagrams. I made a spinning wheel lamp in high school shop from a deltagram that my dad had. This was 1962. I has become lost and I'd like to find a copy if possible even a photocopy. Thought one of your collections might have it

I better not leat my daughter see this MCM dollhou...

2008-08-04T00:39:00.000-04:00

I better not leat my daughter see this MCM dollhouse. Great find. Seems like something that would make a comeback.

great post - I love the modern style.

2008-07-24T16:19:00.000-04:00

great post - I love the modern style.

do you have any information on the 2008 tour? If...

2008-06-16T19:54:00.000-04:00

do you have any information on the 2008 tour? If so, please share.

THanks!

Our homes should be an inviolable place for us and...

2008-01-02T01:39:00.000-05:00

Our homes should be an inviolable place for us and for our planet-a place in harmony with the environment.