tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post3461951315626397536..comments2024-03-27T03:37:34.831-04:00Comments on An Urban Cottage: Water IssuesAn Urban Cottagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-62252801722065652042012-10-15T14:40:57.806-04:002012-10-15T14:40:57.806-04:00So glad the meter read zero! When we first bought...So glad the meter read zero! When we first bought our house we found a water damaged area on the wall flanking the fireplace. Turns out there were a few cracks in the chimney and water was getting in that way. We resealed the chimney, then replaced the sheetrock on that wall and everything is good! Maybe it was just past damage that was fixed? <br /><br />Can't wait to see the bathroom!Meg Padgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05921675022331486921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-81816642073192948602012-08-26T20:25:19.042-04:002012-08-26T20:25:19.042-04:00All in all not a bad price considering what had to...All in all not a bad price considering what had to be done. Things like that make me really anxious - glad it worked out ok and did not take days. I'm looking forward to the new bathroom plans.LANAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05946005009680968861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-21571495947381933762012-08-23T11:21:55.868-04:002012-08-23T11:21:55.868-04:00Ouch! I hate spending money on things like that. ...Ouch! I hate spending money on things like that. The joys and challenges of owning an old house. Look forward to your bathroom selections. Woodside Parkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13981644571968878448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-55991302491764320812012-08-23T11:15:51.808-04:002012-08-23T11:15:51.808-04:00I was surprised that replacing your main was only ...I was surprised that replacing your main was only 1860. When people have had it done on my street (in Philadelphia, houses all 87 years old), it's usually because it started leaking, and it appears to cost between 3,000 some years ago and 6,000 now, based on what I have heard. I'm not sure if that includes more work than you had done. But it's certainly good you got it done.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749500195480824210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-1464694447021812022012-08-22T07:33:51.951-04:002012-08-22T07:33:51.951-04:00What an ordeal. Always something. I cannot wait to...What an ordeal. Always something. I cannot wait to see the finished powder room. :)Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657813110377917661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-54320835405185016392012-08-21T08:53:36.345-04:002012-08-21T08:53:36.345-04:00we so have to do this. but it's a really comp...we so have to do this. but it's a really complicated matter here requiring permits from the city that run well over $10k. it's a nightmare that one day we will have to face.<br /><br />the gardener's cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16447809353998632722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-60821261239973211382012-08-21T04:10:37.407-04:002012-08-21T04:10:37.407-04:00You need an etsy shop for household products. I ha...You need an etsy shop for household products. I have bought the Acme Spiralliser now I'm having metre envy!anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11433701550878013807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-15193691340732081622012-08-20T22:20:03.591-04:002012-08-20T22:20:03.591-04:00Steve,
Thank you for wanting to answer my art/fra...Steve,<br /><br />Thank you for wanting to answer my art/frame question but please do not trouble yourself with it considering all you have going on right now. Take your time or don't worry about it one bit- you decide. <br /><br />I sure appreciate your thoughtfulness, however, and can't thank you enough.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Karla in CA.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-20917578399738875202012-08-20T21:51:54.470-04:002012-08-20T21:51:54.470-04:00I NEED one of these...but must say it frightens me...I NEED one of these...but must say it frightens me at the thought of what I'll find.l o v e l y t h i n g shttp://mostlovelythings.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-88333793969590514142012-08-20T15:14:58.316-04:002012-08-20T15:14:58.316-04:00Dani,
It was Dana Gallup, Gallup Landscaping out o...Dani,<br />It was Dana Gallup, Gallup Landscaping out of Arlington. I think you'll find him if you google him but if not, e-mail me and I get you the number.<br />STeveAn Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-81859041285969952952012-08-20T13:45:23.271-04:002012-08-20T13:45:23.271-04:00Good to know about the water main. We're in M...Good to know about the water main. We're in Melrose and need to replace ours. I'd heard it would be ~$1200. Would you recommend the company who did yours? Do you feel comfortable mentioning their name? thanks! DanelleDanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01225940368274627394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-76610315702413483822012-08-20T12:24:58.220-04:002012-08-20T12:24:58.220-04:00Life is good when work comes in under what you exp...Life is good when work comes in under what you expected, isn't it? Can. Not. Wait. to see the bathroom once you make your decisions.life, in small chunkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02406557354681766742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-60419500964325235272012-08-20T10:17:31.986-04:002012-08-20T10:17:31.986-04:00The beginning of this post started out as if it wa...The beginning of this post started out as if it was going to be a horror story, so I had to rush quickly to the end for that sigh of relief!! So happy this turned out to be easy and quick - now on to the fun part! Inspiration photos and choices - can't wait to see those! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-6449160008144656972012-08-20T05:27:49.687-04:002012-08-20T05:27:49.687-04:00I love your blog. Up since 3:00 am with rare insom...I love your blog. Up since 3:00 am with rare insomnia. Fascinated with what you wrote. I need a break from my life right now. Too many stresses. Now, time to get ready for work. Thanks Steve. Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17715097308010284279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-45231887142113470312012-08-19T22:39:44.617-04:002012-08-19T22:39:44.617-04:00That was a bargain. That was a bargain. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06032033918798053005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-46171727635094588762012-08-19T19:56:57.981-04:002012-08-19T19:56:57.981-04:00Glad it wasn't too painful. Have fun with the ...Glad it wasn't too painful. Have fun with the bathroom--hope you'll post your process.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606982492407185097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-23121380028172078162012-08-19T19:41:50.527-04:002012-08-19T19:41:50.527-04:00Pura Vida,
What the heck?! They make breathalizer...Pura Vida,<br />What the heck?! They make breathalizers for golf carts? Is drunken gold cart driving a problem?<br />S.<br />An Urban Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08666212353075804092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-59756301744165439612012-08-19T19:36:09.512-04:002012-08-19T19:36:09.512-04:00This reminds me when I got curious about breathali...This reminds me when I got curious about breathalizers and got one for our golf cart. It never showed I was intoxicated which was a good thing, but I still wondered how accurate because I might have had a beer or two. Just that one time.Pura Vidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04423379787232688763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-67834934235495935392012-08-19T19:13:30.011-04:002012-08-19T19:13:30.011-04:00Ugh! What a bummer to have to update that -- I ha...Ugh! What a bummer to have to update that -- I hate spending big money, or any money, really, on stuff I can't see. A necessary evil, this one, so I'm glad it all went smoothly. Now we can all wait with anticipation for the redo story :)Carol@6WilsonBlog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18207359295205754951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-87626019788393885952012-08-19T18:50:35.316-04:002012-08-19T18:50:35.316-04:00Holy guacamole.
I admire your fortitude. I would ...Holy guacamole.<br /><br />I admire your fortitude. I would have to be sedated to go through that much stress.Raina Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095323923070587294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-20614008126059863832012-08-19T18:46:14.167-04:002012-08-19T18:46:14.167-04:00I'm glad you're starting your bathroom! T...I'm glad you're starting your bathroom! That moisture thing is weird though, isn't it??Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872411319194316039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-78827149437804729322012-08-19T17:54:17.031-04:002012-08-19T17:54:17.031-04:00It's so nice when a job goes so smoothly. I&#...It's so nice when a job goes so smoothly. I'm looking forward to the bathroom redo!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-17235810495707028352012-08-19T17:44:40.203-04:002012-08-19T17:44:40.203-04:00Glad you are getting everything in great shape.Glad you are getting everything in great shape.Mary Ann Picketthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11885030768216528362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-3606519952061145742012-08-19T17:37:44.119-04:002012-08-19T17:37:44.119-04:00Oy, water issues are so stressful (and often expen...Oy, water issues are so stressful (and often expen$ive) to deal with. As the owner of a 200+ yr. old house, I sympathize. Sounds like you're happy with the results, though (except for the lingering mystery of the peeling bedroom wall) so that's great. Thanks for another superbly-written and informative post... I think I'm speaking for many when I say we learn a lot from you!Mirandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4478201407511428968.post-52464028013487044022012-08-19T17:01:28.724-04:002012-08-19T17:01:28.724-04:00Old houses are so complex! And water issues are al...Old houses are so complex! And water issues are always super tricky since it just creeps and drips from the leak to another spot entirely. At least it isn't that, just some as-yet-unidentified issue.<br /><br />Hope your weekend was productive, and maybe even included some bathroom finish-choosing!<br /><br />Jessica<br /><a href="http://www.stayathomeista.com/" rel="nofollow">stayathomeista.com</a>Jessica @ Stay at Home-istahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12982756540681513061noreply@blogger.com