Sewing Room
07-27-2010, 04:47 PM
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Just my opinion but I think gas heat of any kind will dry out your fabrics and turn them yellow. Have that Dearborn checked and be sure it is only burning a blue flame, and put a carbon monoxide detector or two in the house. Can't wait to see it.
07-27-2010, 04:56 PM
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Just a thought here, we installed a ductless air conditioner in one room of my house and it has been wonderful! I was able to free up the window and it cools the large room much better than a window unit.
Sounds like you really have alot of work cut out for you. It should be just wonderful after you get to see the light of day with it! Just think, you could hold little mini retreats!
What Fun!
Sounds like you really have alot of work cut out for you. It should be just wonderful after you get to see the light of day with it! Just think, you could hold little mini retreats!
What Fun!
07-27-2010, 05:06 PM
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I was born and raised in Wichita Falls. I've been gone from Texas for over 35 years, but sometimes I still get homesick for the open skies and mesquite trees!! I love the idea of a small craft house. Please post pictures -- even 'before' and then the 'after' would be great to see.
07-27-2010, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sewgray
Just my opinion but I think gas heat of any kind will dry out your fabrics and turn them yellow. Have that Dearborn checked and be sure it is only burning a blue flame, and put a carbon monoxide detector or two in the house. Can't wait to see it.
07-27-2010, 05:43 PM
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One other thing to think about:
Does the heater run off of propane (not natural gas)?
You may possibly be scrubbing not only nicotine and smoke but propane doesn't burn quite as clean as they'd like you to believe. When we cleaned and sold my grandparents house that had been heated with Dearborn heaters and propane there was a golden brown film all over everything. If I were going to have fabric stored in the house with a heater of that type, I would store it in ziploc bags, just in case!
Does the heater run off of propane (not natural gas)?
You may possibly be scrubbing not only nicotine and smoke but propane doesn't burn quite as clean as they'd like you to believe. When we cleaned and sold my grandparents house that had been heated with Dearborn heaters and propane there was a golden brown film all over everything. If I were going to have fabric stored in the house with a heater of that type, I would store it in ziploc bags, just in case!
07-27-2010, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Linda B
I was born and raised in Wichita Falls. I've been gone from Texas for over 35 years, but sometimes I still get homesick for the open skies and mesquite trees!! I love the idea of a small craft house. Please post pictures -- even 'before' and then the 'after' would be great to see.
A clean spot on the front door
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A clean spot in the kitchen
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A clean spot on the ceiling.
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07-27-2010, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by cookiej36
One other thing to think about:
Does the heater run off of propane (not natural gas)?
You may possibly be scrubbing not only nicotine and smoke but propane doesn't burn quite as clean as they'd like you to believe. When we cleaned and sold my grandparents house that had been heated with Dearborn heaters and propane there was a golden brown film all over everything. If I were going to have fabric stored in the house with a heater of that type, I would store it in ziploc bags, just in case!
Does the heater run off of propane (not natural gas)?
You may possibly be scrubbing not only nicotine and smoke but propane doesn't burn quite as clean as they'd like you to believe. When we cleaned and sold my grandparents house that had been heated with Dearborn heaters and propane there was a golden brown film all over everything. If I were going to have fabric stored in the house with a heater of that type, I would store it in ziploc bags, just in case!
07-27-2010, 05:56 PM
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Hi Carol, Wow, I think we're all a bit envious of your complete sewing house!! LOL
I use plastic bins to store some of my fabric and have had no problems. Not sure about the other stuff but I don't see how heat and AC would hurt anything. I have both.
Good luck and keep us posted!! :D:D
I use plastic bins to store some of my fabric and have had no problems. Not sure about the other stuff but I don't see how heat and AC would hurt anything. I have both.
Good luck and keep us posted!! :D:D
07-27-2010, 06:36 PM
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How exciting, I would love to buy the house next door to us and call it the "Craft House" My husband thinks our present home is already the "Craft House!!!" LOL
One question, has the electrical been updated? We have a late 1930's home, that fortunately had been updated in the 70's. You might want check that out and install a higher amperage for your irons and sewing machines so you don't blow a fuse. My DH put higher amp circuits in my sewing room, which is a remodeled attic to accomodate my sewing stuff and a separate circuit for the window air conditioner unit. Enjoy your space!!
One question, has the electrical been updated? We have a late 1930's home, that fortunately had been updated in the 70's. You might want check that out and install a higher amperage for your irons and sewing machines so you don't blow a fuse. My DH put higher amp circuits in my sewing room, which is a remodeled attic to accomodate my sewing stuff and a separate circuit for the window air conditioner unit. Enjoy your space!!
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