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OK upon closer inspection, they are changing out balcony railings. I guess all of them. Ouch. I have some pictures but cannot figure out how to place them here. I'm not an IT person and can't find a sticky on the site that says "here is how to add photos." I see the image icon but it asks for URL. Thanks in advance.

Noticed big scaffold at 2727 Kirby. Bld is 2 years old? Anyone have info? Thanks

Some good suggestions. I have some lighting but will add a motion sensor. Also keeping carport clear of "collectibles" seems to be a good idea. I'm just a little concerned by the boldness with which the "collector" traverses private property in the dead of night. I have several single female neighbors who don't have dogs, guns etc, just a deadbolt lock between them and potential mayhem.

Woke up at 2:45 this a.m. to find a guy going through my yard-sale stuff in the back of carport. This is at the far back of the driveway behind cars. He looks to me like a casual hunter-gatherer and not a break-and-enter man. I rapped on my window and he got the message. Didn't call cops. Even if they stopped him blocks away, there was no substantial crime, no proof of anything, and he probably knows the routine. African-American gent, somewhat paunchy, over 40, on a bike that is conveniently fitted with two white 5 gallon plastic buckets. This seems to be the same guy my neighbor chased away at sunset a couple of weeks ago so I guess I'm one of his regular stops. I thought about doing a Joe Horn but that would mean cops, EMS, lawyers, grand jurors, TV cameras, Quanell and his rent-a-mob on my front lawn, more lawyers, but no book and movie deal to pay for it all. Just 15 minutes of fame and 15 years of regret. Some of my neighbors are getting the 6' iron fence but I'm resisting. 20+ years in this neighborhood. I remember when you didn't even walk outside at night. Definitely better today. Anyone else seen him?

The shiplap was never designed to be exposed so presumably you are looking for a rustic look. If you are not going to paint, then you will need to fill gaps with a closely matched caulk. DAP has dark brown available. The planks when applied were not kiln dried hence the 1/4"+ gaps. I have seen some owners remove the wall shiplap (use a cat's paw to get the nails out) and flip it over, packing the edges for a better seal. Start the reinstallation at the ceiling and work down. This will result in a gap at the lowest course to floor, however this can be filled with a ripped piece and/ or covered with baseboard. Removing and flipping may not be possible with the ceiling shiplap. Many bungalows were built with the ceiling planks laid over the top wall plates, hence it is locked into the structure. Be careful about blowing loose-fill insulation into the outside wall. If its balloon-framed, without blocking below, the insulation will just end up under the house. 5" or 6" random orbit sander is definitely the way to go. Use the vacuum attachment if possible. And wear dust and hearing protection.

Friday is supposed to be the last day for Ballys on Dunstan. Say what you will about how run-down it was, but the location was great, and that second floor with the track around the perimeter, the views, and that curved staircase with the aluminum guardrails.... it will be missed.

Not my neighborhood but I know folks there. Residential getting in the way of TMC Beast. http://www.slideshare.net/house567/wyndale...closure-1357631