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    Retirement Scenario

    Which lake are you on up in MW?
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    Stain on walls: what is it?

    I use the house for a month in Dec, week in March, and for the summer months. I only use humidifier when I am here in winter to get the humidity to 40 percent so my throat is not dry and I am not coughing. I like it 60 for a temp. There is no moisture on the windows. I sprayed on the Armor...
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    Stain on walls: what is it?

    Am going to spray and wipe with Mold Armor Indoor and Outdoor Mold killer, and wipe it with moist cloth. Then come summer going to repaint the areas with wall paint that has some mold protector in it as well.
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    Stain on walls: what is it?

    The paint on the wall is Hallman Lindsey. The entry window has been fixed and no more moisture problems. The stains are at 4 various areas in the house, not any room or area of house in particular. Going to stop at paint and hardware store today to see what they recommend. These small stains...
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    Stain on walls: what is it?

    Several walls at summer home have these dots/stains on them. One is in a closet, other is a bedroom, other is walkout basement. What do you think it is? I dont have any leaks. House is 24 years old.
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    TIME TO CALL IT ?

    Minocqua chain has no ice now. All open water. Do you guys think it is ok to take out dock de-icer for the season and put it away???
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    Lake Thunder

    As long as you have an "open water sign" , flags, ropes, etc you will not be held liable. Just follow DNR rules and regulations. My cousin puts his deicer on March 15 for a day or two and that does the trick for him and his permanent dock. Although, permanent docks may move when the ice...
  8. J

    Lake Thunder

    I got my dock de-icer in early this year (jan) and have had no major problems. Have kept lift in year round for 10 years now. It is an old steel lift.
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    January 12th

    Just rain in Chicago so far at noon. Windy.
  10. J

    Cost and time to replace new entry door

    The estimate to replace the glass window and seal in the door is $316. Going that route. The window people say the door is fine.
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    Cost and time to replace new entry door

    House still has temp of 60 and 44 degrees humidity.
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    Cost and time to replace new entry door

    Update: The moisture on window has stopped. No dampness at all. I do not understand. Was it because now we have some snow on the ground?
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    Cost and time to replace new entry door

    The window company on rt 70 in Minocqua says it is a window glass issue and a new glass replacement will cost around $300 and take 6-8 weeks.Will go that route.
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    Cost and time to replace new entry door

    House temp is 60 degrees, I like it cool. Humidity is 44 percent. Outside temp is 20 degrees. And a part of the metal seal by the glass has arched up. Just condensation on inside window. I bought a duck window insulation kit and will insulate window for rest of winter.
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    Cost and time to replace new entry door

    The current door is the one put in when house was built (2000). White door with a window up top. Humidity is 40 percent in the hallway by door. My old furnace even caused occasional condensation. The silver area by the window is warped up a little. My furnace guy says to replace the door. I...
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    Cost and time to replace new entry door

    My next project is to replace the front entry door to my house this spring or summer, since old door is forming moisture at window area with my new furnace I just had installed. It is a standard white door with a window up top. Menards has doors for $200-500. How long does it take a handyman...
  17. J

    Favorite stops from back in the day..

    What about Trailside Inn in Flambeau? Great fish and mac/cheese and right on trail 47.
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    Smart phone plans - any good ones for occasional phone use?

    FYI- I have tested out my iphone that uses US Mobile service in the Minocqua area and it works pretty good. I use iphone for emergencies only and it is $8 a month.
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    Hunter ceiling fan and light question

    Am currently up north at summer home. I am also going to have him do some drapery work as well.
  20. J

    Hunter ceiling fan and light question

    I am going to get a new fan/light kit. My electric guy wants $300 for the labor to replace the old item with the new fan/light. You think that is too high?
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