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Blind Hog and Acorn just don't have enough to do...  They began to look for a house in the Big City to buy, fix up, and rent as a modest investment back in November of last year, and the Badger will be the tenant.  Why pay rent to a stranger when rent can be paid to parents??  Win-win if you ask the Acorn...

A house was found and while some places linger on the market, others go fast- this was one of those listings.  15 hours after listing and the offer was accepted.  1954 ranch model in a quiet neighborhood- median age 46 yrs old with majority of the folks homeowners (86%) vs. renters (14%).

So, while the farm is in winter hibernation mode, Blind Hog and Acorn get to dust off their plumbing-carpentry-electrical skills.  First project was to reconnect the drain line from the tub/shower which has been dumping water under the house for who knows how long??!!  Acorn was just gobsmacked how this could be, but later decided whoever replaced that drain simply forgot to tighten the compression screw fitting that held the drain and trap up onto the tub fitting's "tail" pipe. Over time, the weight of water in the trap allowed the whole thing to gradually slide on off...

Next up will be reworking the drain under the kitchen sink.  Galvanized water pipes, cast iron drain lines, 2-wire electrical wiring.  Will be a few months to get things repaired to satisfaction, but no hurry.  Acorn saw a video on "how easy" it can be to cut cast iron pape, so now she totally feels confident the kitchen sink issues can also be fixed.  Hot damn.

Orphan goat kid #438 has totally adjusted to a bottle 2x a day.  NO clue why his momma died- figured she took a lick from another goat and had internal injuries. Goats do that... Plain red-top milk is all he needs, besides grazing with his herd. No need to buy livestock milk replacer.

Weather looking like it will be moders, full moon obscuring the green comet.  Acorn tried with the telescope to no avail.

Back to chores!

Join Damp Sam as he shares the 5 things that are holding you back from becoming a qualified damp proofer in today’s insightful episode of the Damp Show. Discover why the ‘new applicator system’ for damp proofing is fast, efficient and cost-effective, the details of structuring a trade guarantee and why there’s a huge opportunity in the preservation industry. 

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KEY TAKEAWAYS 

• There is a lot of misdiagnosis of damp issues so you must make sure that you’re using the correct damp proofing method to remove mold and fix the source of dampness.
  
  
• Damp proofing requires a guarantee, don’t let this put you off. There are templates that you can use and you can produce your own terms and conditions but it’s important to remember that you will be liable if something in the guarantee goes wrong.
  
  
• The express damp proofing system is the cheapest and most profitable way to damp proof a wall and all of the equipment needed such as applicators, setting boards and creams are easily sourced.

• There’s a shortage of skilled and qualified workers in the preservation industry and with the right knowledge, an apprentice can provide the same quality of work as a large company but at a much higher profit margin.
  
  

BEST MOMENTS
“The best way to learn is to be hands-on and to take a look for yourself.”

“Silicon damp proofing never covered every single brick and if there were any cracks in the bricks the silicon would explode everywhere.”

“With the old method of damp proofing, there were far too many things that could go wrong.”

“The new applicator system can be used for penetrating damp as well.”

ABOUT THE HOST
Simon Cooper AKA Damp Sam is a time served plasterer since 1983 and has a HNC in building management. He is the director of 3 Ltd companies and a PCA qualified Damp and structural waterproofing surveyor. He also owns a portfolio of properties that he renovated over the years. 

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CONTACT METHOD

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Today I’m having coffee with Jeremy Grant. Jeremy is is a single dad and an Engineer Technician at a medical device manufacturer who recently took his woodworking hobby online sharing with the world how to start from scratch and share progress from the ground up. He is passionate about starting and completing renovation projects and is happy knowing that other people are inspired by his ideas and projects.

We are talking all about the starting, going for your dreams, home renovations, diy home projects, and more.

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