How many of you have renovated 100 yr old houses?

I've been trying to gut and re-do my kids' bedroom for six months. Its do or die time now! Im having an ulnar release (surgery) on my arm Dec 23. So...I'm tired of every damn thing being held up! Im starting it on my own. 💪 Wish me luck and intestinal fortitude. 😱

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DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

Be careful if you find any Asbestos, especially around plumbing and water heaters or radiant steam heaters or ceiling tiles, even some types of wall insulation. Asbestos was a common thing 100 years ago until the 1970s.

Lloorrii2 · 51-55, F

@DeWayfarer

I'm prepared

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Lloorrii2 if you happen to find some. Good luck with getting rid of it. I really don't know if dump sites will accept it anymore.

I worked with hazardous waste at Waste Management Inc once for 12 years. It was a heavy fine then if they found it in 2019.

Lloorrii2 · 51-55, F

@DeWayfarer they will take it st special facilities according to RQRA requirements. 😉 i worked in environmental and quality labs at a rubber manufacturing facility for five years 😉

DeWayfarer · 61-69, M

@Lloorrii2 the special facilities here are two counties away! 🤷🏻‍♂

It's a huge company.