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you should write to This Old House (http://www.thisoldhouse.com) They do a monthly feature in their magazine about houses that are for sale, relatively cheaply, that have significant historical value and need rescued

I found this while searching online:

http://www.tigerfoam.com/

Has anyone tried this? This dosnt look too awful tricky, just drill 1/2"-3/4" holes halfway and at the top and fill er up?

Maybe Im dellusional? Maybe Im biting off more than I can chew?

Im refering to the expandable foam, id rather have it than the blow in I think. Im gonna call around some more, but if I can find a DIY kit Id do it in a heartbeat!

Just hafta say, Im diggin the new forum style! I had a few contractors come out and give me estimates to have blown in foam insulation done in my exterior walls only. I have a 2 story 1200 sq foot house. My quotes are between $3500-$4300. Am I wrong for thinknig thats a little outragious? Is this a ...

Oh yes, how Merion Village has changed! From about Markison North, most of the homes have been rehabbed or renovated, and its actually quite nice!

Funny you mention mining. Columbus wasnt a mining town, but where I live, the village used to be home to steelworkers from the cities steel mills on the south end. A streetcar used to ferry people to and from work and home. I am very much wanting to restore some of the homes details but am having tr...

No I live in Columbus Ohio in Merion Village (http://www.merionvillage.org). That is the picture from our auditors website, hence the parcel number. The house appears to have had alot of changes, with some of the original details removed or worked over. For instance, there used to be french doors be...

So it appears to depend on who I ask. The house was built in 1926. Downstairs: -LR,DR,KITCH Upstairs -2 bdrm, 1 bath. Basement Throughout the house is wood floors, a nice wood and brick mantle, Some stained windows downstairs. Front porch the width of the house. If I forgot anything just ask. Ive he...