Older stoneware in the microwave can be dangerous!
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Comments (27)I recently ran into the same problem with a mug which I've used for years to heat up drinks/coffe/tea. I believe the issue is due to moisture seepage into the handle, not from my coffee, for instance, but from our new dishwasher. The dishwasher was replaced recently and its wash times are considerably longer than the older model it replaced. My guess is that that extended time in the dishwasher is allowing just enough water to enter the stoneware which is getting "cooked" in the microwave along with my beverage. Needless to say, I won't be using that mug in the microwave any longer unless I hand wash it....See MoreConsidering purchase of older home, any pointers?
Comments (16)To the point about getting an inspector--definitely find one of your own, and make sure he/she is experienced with historic houses (Victorians if you can find someone). An inspector who is used to dealing with new builds could likely freak out at a little cracked plaster, when in reality those cracks could just be your house expanding/contracting with the seasons. Doesn't mean your walls are caving in, doesn't mean you need to immediately rip them out and replace them with drywall. Plaster is sturdy stuff! Take a look at the bottoms and tops of doors, even if they open and close easily. If the doors have been planed to be skewed, the house has undergone some settling. Settling isn't a deal-breaker but can tell you something about the house. Most important things on a historic house: --foundation --roof --structural stability --integrity of frame (hopefully you won't find extensive wood rot, especially in structural members) The rest (plumbing, electric, etc.) can be updated. Granted, they may be expensive to update, but not as expensive as jacking a house up to pour a new foundation, or completely replacing the roof or all the trusses because of a leaky roof. All of this said, there are few things as rewarding as having a historic house to call your own. :) After having owned three other historic homes, DH and I bought our dream home last year. She's a beaut! Relatively untouched, which for some people would be a real pain in the you-know-where. It's perfect for us, though. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found a diamond in the rough. Good luck with whatever you decide, and enjoy the new grandbaby!!! :)...See MoreRewiring older house -- Long!
Comments (4)You need to come up with a plan. Don't just call an electrician and tell him to re wire the whole house. Find a small electrical contractor who is willing to spend a few hours helping you design a plan. Ask around your friends and neighbors to find a good one by referral. Then figure out where you need or would like new circuits, for more capacity and for grounding. The kitchen and bathrooms will be the best places to add new 20 amp circuits, due to the heavy loads used like microwaves and hair dryers. Plus your fridge really should be grounded. Also, the washer should have a grounded, 20 amp circuit. Grounded circuits are also recommended for your computer & equipment. Most of the old 2 prong receptacles in your living room and in the bedrooms are fine for the lamps, clocks, radios, vacuum cleaner, TV's, etc that they serve. These items all have 2 prong plugs anyway, with the exception of some large TVs and vacuum cleaners that have a carpet cleaning function. It makes no sense to run a grounded circuit to a location where a grounding plug will never be used, if the existing 2 prong system is in good condition. So basically, put new wiring where you need it, and if the old wiring is in good shape, leave it there. If you want to check the condition of any wiring in any house, remove the kitchen light. If the insulation on the wires is still in good shape at the kitchen light, you can bet the rest of the wiring is ok. The wiring above lights gets the most heat over the years, and the kitchen light is the one that gets the most use. It's also the one that gets overlamped the most. If you find the insulation to be crispy, you will need to start checking other places. Most of all, try to find someone to help you tailor a plan....See MoreGetting older, sometimes means asking for help
Comments (58)Oh boy, you are singing my song! I really get aggravated thinking about all I used to do and now can’t. I have three joint replacements and those suckers just do not bend like the originals...especially since I had a blotched one leaving me with dead nerves, resulting with a terrible limp. I have been banned from and ladders, step stools, etc because of balance. I have had two back surgeries that weren’t very successful, but what the heck, I manage to live alone and take care of the inside of the house...so thankful for that! Everything outside requires my finding help...mowing, landscaping, snow removal, trim painting, etc...everything I “used” to be able to do. I just do what I can...then the old back has to get laid down with ice. I so miss the former me, but it is what it is!...See MoreTiffany, purpleinopp Z8b Opp, AL
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