AM> > DB>Does anyone out there have any experience in replacing lath and
AM>plaster?
AM> > DB>I need to do that in my sewing room ceiling and haven't the foggiest
AM> > DB>idea how to start or begin.  Has anyone out there done this before 
and
AM> > DB>how much work is involved?
AM> > 
AM> >     What I have done is to totally tear out the old plaster and lath
AM> > and replace it with drywall.  The tear out is a very dusty job, wear
AM> > a respirator and keep the room closed.  You can take out a lot of
AM> > hostility during the tear down .
AM>It's faster and cleaner to just remove plaster from the damaged area,
AM>put 1x3 strapping on the ceiling (use a chalk line to shim it level),
AM>then cover with 1/2" drywall.  You can save some hassles finishing
AM>the ceiling-wall joint if you use cove mouldings around the perimeter.
AM>Or, put in a  B I G  skylight  :)
    DB}}   I LOVE THIS IDEA... Unfortunately hubby doesn't agree with us.
It would be wonderful being about to see the sky while working in room.
Seeing snow, rain, lightening, planes, etc., etc.... going overhear...
I LOVE IT....
                                        
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FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: EFJF2745 Date: 11/15/97
From: TIMOTHY DUEHRING                                      Time: 11:45am
\/To: DIANE BRUCK                                         (Read 1 times)
Subj: R: HOME REPAIR

Diane,
    
 I had some friends who did a
DB>lot of home repairs for us a while ago and they only charged for their
DB>materials, 1/2 time of labor and the rest was home cooked meals and
DB>desserts to take home to their families.
    
    I like that idea, I have always been partial to bartering.  I help 
out some of my neighbors for the cost of a home cooked meal.
    
    
timothy duehring
tduehrin@execpc.com
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FIDO MESSAGE AREA==> TOPIC: 208 HOME & GARDEN Ref: EFJ00004 Date: 11/12/97
From: SUSAN MERCER                                          Time: 11:58am
\/To: ALL                                                 (Read 1 times)
Subj: Christmas plant gifts

I just cleaned out the neighbourhood craft store of small decorated clay
pots.  I'm off next to pick out some nice easy to maintain houseplants.
Hopefully I can mix and match pots and plants in combinations of three.
Something like two green and one flowering plant. One plant to a pot.
I'd love some suggestions of indoor easy to grow flowering and
non-flowering plants that would make nice combinations.
One I have in mind is two english ivy and one african violet.
I'm also trying to come up with other ideas for stuff to put into the
pots as gifts.  A friend suggested filling them with cookies or candies.
Susan
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