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How To Be A Green Foam Insulation Pro

November 16, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

First, wear awesome Tyvek Suit. Oh, and hook up hose, gun, and put on gloves and goggles. We started in the master bedroom closet to “practice”. Second step- start spraying! […]

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Horse Hair & Washers

September 22, 2011by madisonsquare 2 Comments

Yay, plaster repair time! Our plaster walls consist of thin strips of wood lath nailed to wood studs, then a mix of plaster and horse hair was applied, and keyed […]

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Here’s The Incriminating Photos

November 16, 2009by madisonsquare Leave a comment

We used Foam It Green and it was easy and not nearly messy enough to warrant wearing a big white tyvek suit for hours. But they came with the stuff […]

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Half Bath Window INSTALLED!

November 25, 2009by madisonsquare 1 Comment

From the living room / kitchen area… View from neighbors yard. We’ll need to get a stucco pro out to fill in around the window. So exciting- can’t wait to […]

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Half Bath Progress

February 7, 2010by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Tonight, some progress on the half bath! First, build the customized Ikea cabinet that Rob adjusted to the curve of the wall: Then, mock up the locations of the sink […]

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Half Bath Floor

February 1, 2010by madisonsquare Leave a comment

Tonight Rob fixed the hardwod floor in the half bath (there were a few holes from the old radiator location and where the closet walls were) In progress: Here’s the […]

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