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Old 05-08-2018, 03:17 PM   #43757
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Originally Posted by humfrz View Post
Yep, the secret is to know when to stop.

Stop cutting back dry rot ....... before you run into the foundation.

Stop cutting back the plumbing (to find non lead soldiered / corroded pipes) .... before you reach the water line in the street.




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I do most of my own renovations. Usually get them about 98% finished. That way when the wife starts to say "we should..." I can just say. "Oh I have to finish that last project first".




So now I have about 12 projects that are 98% done but I may still win one once so I keep trying.
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