What modern high-tech gizmos and doodads go into new houses?
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First day in new house - dog smell in carpet
Comments (20)I done renovation work in some homes where pets had soiled the carpet. Professional carpet cleaning should help. If the underboards are badly soaked they will have to be treated after the carpets are pulled up. Bleach and water applied with a paint roller works wonders! If cleaning the carpet fails have a look at carpet remnants. While it won't be the perfect kind and color it will be new and clean. If you are careful not to slice off a finger (my dad's advice to me once) it can be cut with a utility knife and simply laid in place. Again not the best installation but fairly inexpensive and much better then living with stinky carpet. Part of the joy of being a homeowner is fixing things. Check out the link to doityourself website! Free articles on everything from wiring to cleaning windows. I had never been taught electrical wiring and that site gave me enough information to be confident that I could do the job the right way. Just becareful as you could become one of the glassy-eyed masses wandering around Home Depot dreaming of the next six things you can do to the homestead. Dolly dog whizzed on my carpet and I noticed it was much worse then any kitty accident. I had to buy my own carpet cleaning machine with special pet odor soap... which has been handy as I stupidly dribble coffee on my carpet fairly often. Just one of those cheapo machines but it is easy and does a fair job... better then I can do with a scrub brush and rags. Alas... I have about 1000 sq.ft. of light blue carpet that is 12 years old. Getting to be time to rip it out and lay some new. : ) lyra Here is a link that might be useful: do it yourself...See MoreFlow-tech Inline Water System recommendation
Comments (61)Thanks for your comment, Jake the Wonderdog. The reason I posted my original comment was because I got the impression from your earlier remarks that there were few if any peer-reviewed studies documenting any kind of effectiveness for EMF: Point me to some peer reviewed study that shows this works. You can't - because it's not out there. I've looked, I've looked for years. It's still not out there - 7 years from this original post there's still no legit documentation. Dude, if this was something that actually had some science behind it there would be studies, tests, peer reviewed journals, etc. We would see charts showing effectiveness given various variables such as hardness levels, temperature, iron levels, flow rates, etc. There's none of that. The meta-analysis I linked to suggests there have been many studies documenting some kind of effectiveness: "Over 4,000 studies have reported EMF associated anti-scaling and ani-fouling work from last century, and the quantity of publications increased exponentially during this century." I think it is not quite right to suggest that these studied are "still not out there." Regarding your latest points: 1. The study I linked to was a meta-analysis that did control for variables. Figure five, for example, documents effectiveness given variables of pH levels, pipe material, water temperature and flow rate. If the issue is variable control, then it is not clear why the lack of a study in a residence should matter. 2. Treatment variation is addressed in the meta-analysis: "EMF device configuration is not a primary factor for EMF efficiency." 3. Given that the meta-analysis controls for water chemistry and other variables, it is not clear why it is a leap to say that industrial and lab applications might also support domestic effectiveness. For example, I have copper pipes, and if I test my water for pH &c. I should presumably be able to see whether EMF will work in my house. Note that scale reduction is *all* I care about. I need to protect my old pipes. If EMF can do that, it will be a very big deal for me. The passage you quote from the meta-analysis is from the introduction: it is not a conclusion. As the next sentence states, "This review aims to elucidate the factors pertaining to EMF water treatment and their anti-scaling effects." The meta-analysis's conclusion regarding effectiveness is positive, as noted in the passage from the summary quoted in my first comment. Given that your criticisms are addressed in the meta-analysis, I'm inclined to think that it provides evidence for the effectiveness of EMF in at least some domestic contexts. Someone thinking about using it though should test their water first and then cross-check the results in the meta-analysis to see if it is likely to work....See MoreNeed some heat pump tech advice
Comments (27)Not sure if I am reading it correctly? Did you say he set it up so the heat pump shuts off when the emergency strip heat is on? I have done tons of research as I am replacing my system. In the "old" days people didn't think a heat pump could produce heat below 20-30 degrees. The modern heat pumps can produce heat in very cold temps. They won't be able to heat your house completely if it is below zero however it will still provide some heat and help out. With a new system I don't think you should ever shut your heat pump off unless it is physically not working for some reason. I know when I first moved into my current house a tech told me to shut my heat pump off because temps were close to 15 below zero. When I got up the next morning it was only 59 degrees in my house with the stat set at 65 degrees. (my strip heat is undersized). I turned the heat pump back on and it was back up to temp in a couple hours. It will produce some BTU's at those temps....See MoreGoing In Circles for New Build Range Options: Lacanche, Wolf, Monogram
Comments (13)If it helps at all I run a catering biz from my home and have a 36" all gas range with a wok burner a double electric wall ovens and a portable single induction burner . I use induction for delicate sauses and melting choc. I love cooking on gas so not a big deal for me. As for the actual appliances they are all stainless but not from the same maker . My range is Bertazzoni , my fridges are all fridge all freezer columns with a built in kit from Fridgeadaire a Bosh DW with quick wash cycle and a panasonic MW But appliances for how you use them I have used steam ovens in commercial kitchens and have found them unrealiable so I do not see the need for one . As for cooking styles and entertaining if I had the space I would have done 2 DWs but all threst I have had for 14 yrs not one service call and not a fortune spent either. Submit...See Morelazy_gardens
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