Category: Home Improvement
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Solar Power Growth
This little chart I stole from a recent edition of “The Economist” I’ll paste the article below Or listen here: https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/economist-podcasts/4046013 via @PodcastAddict THE SUN MACHINES NAIVE EXTRAPOLATION HAS TROUNCED SOBER FORECASTING AGAIN AND AGAIN The Economist (North America) APHOTOVOLTAIC CELL is a very simple thing: a square piece of silicon typically 182 millimetres on…
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Appliance Repair and Fighting Planned Obsolescence
I maintain 3 sets of appliances: home, basement suite; and rental property. Recently I’ve had a rash of breakdowns. I thought I’d document my experience here. Kenmore Superduty Washing Machine: Age 25 years It turned out to be a $10 part off Amazon (OEM part $25). In this case the no-name part is working (but…
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Gargoyles Got To Be Safe
Just doing a little tiling of the laundry room. Decided to use the gargoyle as a holding place for my safety glasses. Ear protection wouldn’t fit. Before Photo
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More Reno Updates
I’m at it again. Renovating the basement in Thorncliffe. This time it’s the floor. The best part is I have help. Mr. Logan is installing new vinyl plank flooring in the living/kitchen area, hallway and bathroom. A new vanity is going into the bathroom after the new floor is installed.
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I’m Staring at The Ceiling
Working on the Blackthorn project. More sound mitigation attempts. The small basement bedroom is where the electrical panel is. It was updated in 2018. New circuits required the drywall ceiling be torn down. Now, 6 years later the ceiling is going back in The green board is a new product for me: Sonopan II https://www.mslfibre.com/…