u/Buttermilk_Bunch — reddlx

Sealing out critters

How do we seal this off to keep mice and snakes out? We had to rip out this whole room thanks to the gutters dumping water in the walls for who knows how long. The mice had ripped all the insulation to shreds and made nests in it everywhere. How do we seal this up without foaming the whole thing? The gaps everywhere are huge, and around the floor there isn’t really any spots to easily attach steel mesh. It was built around 1910 and has balloon framing, and the original siding doubled as the sheathing in case any of that is relevant. I’m open to any suggestions at this point! I know I’m not the first person to run into this.

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u/Buttermilk_Bunch — 6 days ago

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Sewing machine

Hi! Is this machine worth $120? I’m very much a beginner looking for a machine to sew a few pot holders, placemats, napkins, toddler clothing etc. The last time I sewed was in home ec class 15 years ago. I would have to YouTube how to thread my machine at this point. 😅

u/Buttermilk_Bunch — 6 days ago

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Sealing cabinets to prevent smells

I have to leave my kitchen cabinets cracked to prevent gross smells building up in them. I’m assuming it’s coming from the wood absorbing something or the finish that was originally used. However, leaving them open isn’t a great option thanks to the steady stream of mice here. What sealant should I use if I don’t know what is already on the wood? I don’t want the new coat I put on the peel off because of something underneath it, and I certainly don’t want to spend a bunch of time sanding the old coat off. The cabinet doors are knotty pine, and I have no idea when they were added to the house. I’m sure the doors are coated with shellac, but I’m not sure if the inside of the cabinets are the same.

u/Buttermilk_Bunch — 2 months ago