Heading says it- this is more of a PSA for anyone looking to upgrade their window ac units. I just picked up 2 Hisense Ultraslim 8000btu window ac units for 240$ each at COSTCO. They’re doing an $80 manufacturer discount. Was going to get mideas but simply cannot beat the price.
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Hi! Just like all of you, my refund is still in limbo. I see a lot of comments regarding transcripts and to check for codes. Can someone please comment how transcripts are useful in determining where the IRS is at with your return? What to look for on these transcripts and potential red flags?
Other than “check your transcript” I can’t seem to get any other info out of the comments.
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Hi all,
I own a 1910 2 story home in Virginia with stucco siding and 2x4 wall framing. The stucco under the kitchen sink/ along the kitchen wall is bulging out and has been since buying last year. Inspector was mostly useless.
There is no drip screed but at least the stucco doesn’t touch dirt- slab foundation expands out beyond the wall by about a foot. I’d like to consider fixing this along with some other stucco cracks along the wall that are relatively easy to fix.
My suspicion is that at one point there may have been a water leak, or simply moisture buildup behind the stucco with no way to escape. (See missing drip screed)
Either way, I feel I need to address this at some point and figured I might as well install a drip screen around the entire house (and some expansion joints) for long term ownership. I’m fully expecting to find some rot that needs replacing for studs and I’m hoping the wrb is in ok condition and that hopefully there’s a rain screen? There’s no info on when the house was last stucco’d but likely a long time ago, (hopefully pre-asbestos)
I have included some pictures here if you could give me your best insights, from you got this, no biggie, to holy moly you’re screwed. Please share your thoughts so I can be prepared!
Hey everyone,
I'm looking for some advice on adding a VENTED natural gas wall heater to my house. It’s an older home and the insulation isn't amazing—specifically, the floors get absolutely freezing in the winter. Right now, my only source of heat is mini-splits, and they just can't keep the house warm enough when the temperatures really drop.
My original dream was to put in a wood stove, but I got quoted around $15k between purchasing the stove, relining the chimney, and venting it through the roof. That is way out of budget right now.
I’m already planning to beef up the insulation in my encapsulated crawlspace to help with the floors, but I definitely need a reliable supplemental heat source for the main living area.
I have a few specific questions before I pull the trigger on a wall heater:
1. BTU Sizing:
The heater will go in a 1,000 sq ft open floor plan (living room and kitchen combined). I’m located in the western Virginia area, so we get some solid mountain-town (east coast) winter weather. For a space this size with below average insulation and drafty windows (I know, working on it), what BTU sizing is considered the bare minimum, adequate, and overkill?
2. Heater Type (Blue Flame vs. Convection vs. Radiant):
What do you recommend for an open space like this?
3. DIY Gas Line Feasibility:
I’m planning on splitting the gas line from my water heater supply, which is less than 5 feet away from where the wall heater will be mounted. I'm pretty handy and do most home Reno projects myself but haven’t done gas lines. I fully plan on pulling the necessary permits and getting it inspected, also for safety. How feasible is it to DIY this gas line split? Are there any major "gotchas" that I should know about for a short run like this? I don’t know what I don’t know and hope you can help!
Any insights, brand recommendations, or warnings are hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone,
I'm looking for some advice on adding a VENTED natural gas wall heater to my house. It’s an older home and the insulation isn't amazing—specifically, the floors get absolutely freezing in the winter. Right now, my only source of heat is mini-splits, and they just can't keep the house warm enough when the temperatures really drop.
My original dream was to put in a wood stove, but I got quoted around $15k between purchasing the stove, relining the chimney, and venting it through the roof. That is way out of budget right now.
I’m already planning to beef up the insulation in my encapsulated crawlspace to help with the floors, but I definitely need a reliable supplemental heat source for the main living area.
I have a few specific questions before I pull the trigger on a wall heater:
1. BTU Sizing:
The heater will go in a 1,000 sq ft open floor plan (living room and kitchen combined). I’m located in the western Virginia area, so we get some solid mountain-town (east coast) winter weather. For a space this size with below average insulation and drafty windows (I know, working on it), what BTU sizing is considered the bare minimum, adequate, and overkill?
2. Heater Type (Blue Flame vs. Convection vs. Radiant):
What do you recommend for an open space like this?
3. DIY Gas Line Feasibility:
I’m planning on splitting the gas line from my water heater supply, which is less than 5 feet away from where the wall heater will be mounted. I'm pretty handy and do most home Reno projects myself but haven’t done gas lines. I fully plan on pulling the necessary permits and getting it inspected, also for safety. How feasible is it to DIY this gas line split? Are there any major "gotchas" that I should know about for a short run like this? I don’t know what I don’t know and hope you can help!
Any insights, brand recommendations, or warnings are hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance!
This is my 1910 house! I want to boost the curb appeal and make my house feel homier and much more slightly. I’m super handy and can do 90% of most Reno work myself. Give your best ideas!