The Old House Reference Forum

Website · Post by **Schag** » Wed Apr 25, 2007 4:14 pm

Ok, you guys asked for it, so we've created it.
we've set up this forum to allow users create articles on any number of topics, preferably topics that are frequently asked.
This will also be an area where you can store frequently used resourses and links.
This forum can be accessed for posting by permission only as we already have forums to comment on all variety of subjects.
If anyone would like to create a topic, please email one of the mods for permission to create your post.
It would be best if you were to write your article our in Word before asking permission to post.

Comments???
Suggestions???

Website · Post by **Schag** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:18 pm

No comments? No suggestions? Nothing?
Who wants to be first.
Seriously.

S Melissa · Post by **S Melissa** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:45 pm

Hi Schag,
OK, I tried to email you using the key at the bottom of your post - and it wanted all sorts of unknown information from me - like Pop Server etc - I don't know that . . .
Anyway - how about this for the first
this is HB's formula for a lime mortar mix for tuck pointing old stone/brick foundations. This has been a hot topic for the past few months - so it is worth IMO to have it handy!

Thanks HB!

Melissa

http://www.oldhouseweb.com/newBB/topic-9529.shtml

Website · Post by **Schag** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:51 pm

Done.
Anything else?

BTW, I don't know why you weren't able to email me. It might be something on your end. My email is at Google, so there shouldn't have been a problem.

S Melissa · Post by **S Melissa** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:34 pm

I have just purchased a new CPU - vista program - and it has some glitches - when I clicked the email icon on your post - I had to go thru a bunch of steps and was asked what my POP server was and STML ?? server was - all things I have no idea - nor do I care to know - I'm a push here dummy type (PhD!) Anyway - short frustration string - executed plan B - go directly to a post. Thanks! I hope others will begin using this to post reference info!

M

Website · Post by **Schag** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 5:56 pm

If you just got a new system, the problem is because you haven't designated a default email yet.
There should be a way for you to let your system know that anytime you want to send an email from a webpage to use the type of email you choose.
(Yahoo, gmail, hotmail...ect)
Vista is real new and I don't know a lot about it yet.

S · Post by S » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:25 pm

Kind of a FAQ resource.

I guess I can get the ball rolling. I can't guarantee a timetable of when it would be fully complete (I'm assuming the person suggesting the topic is the "volunteer" to complete it

).......but how about a resource with links to asbestos (and possibly lead) abatement statutes & regs in each state. I could start with a handful of states and add states as I have time....

Helpful or not?

Website · Post by **Schag** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 12:33 pm

S, I think that is just what we're looking for.
You could start the topic in a word document and let me know when you're finished.
Then I'll give you access to start the post in the forum.
Just let me know when you're ready to do this.

Jack Willard · Post by **Jack Willard** » Wed May 30, 2007 11:46 am

The chimney flashing issue comes up all the time and I have a link to share that tells you everything you ever wanted to know:

http://copper-by-design.com/fs/cf.htm

This guy has a website that honestly goes on forever! I have had him construct a new copper turret cap which is now installed and crowns our Victorian. He will be constructing a new copper chimney for us in August. I can hardly wait to install that on our house!

I cannot say enough about this fellows' craftsmanship! Amazing!

You're welcome!

OHW

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