Comments on: My nemesis… the basement http://zipymonkey.com/scientist/2007/06/27/my-nemisis-the-basement/ moderately useless commentary on the World as I see it Tue, 22 May 2012 06:29:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: The Scientist http://zipymonkey.com/scientist/2007/06/27/my-nemisis-the-basement/#comment-3076 The Scientist Thu, 28 Jun 2007 14:58:40 +0000 http://zipymonkey.com/scientist/2007/06/27/my-nemisis-the-basement/#comment-3076 Thanks Nikki. We're still trying to figure out the best approach to the basement, but its nice to get some advice from and expert. As far as the co-work space, what a neat idea. I won't have a handle on my workspace needs until the board of the lobstermen's association decides on my hours and duties July 7th. I'll let you know then if its something I want to pursue. Thanks Nikki. We’re still trying to figure out the best approach to the basement, but its nice to get some advice from and expert. As far as the co-work space, what a neat idea. I won’t have a handle on my workspace needs until the board of the lobstermen’s association decides on my hours and duties July 7th. I’ll let you know then if its something I want to pursue.

]]> By: nikkiana http://zipymonkey.com/scientist/2007/06/27/my-nemisis-the-basement/#comment-3057 nikkiana Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:04:01 +0000 http://zipymonkey.com/scientist/2007/06/27/my-nemisis-the-basement/#comment-3057 And shortly after I posted that comment my mother came online so I IMed her the URI and had her ask my father what he thought... The sentiment seemed to be that the best thing to do both for practicality and cost would be to rip up the carpet and any pad and tackless there might be, and then get some cheap carpet that you can have cut to the size of the room and just lay loose on the floor... That way if it does get wet and ruined, you're not out all the money and all you have to do is roll up and remove if it does get ruined. The other suggestion was to invest in a dehumidifier for the basement. And shortly after I posted that comment my mother came online so I IMed her the URI and had her ask my father what he thought…

The sentiment seemed to be that the best thing to do both for practicality and cost would be to rip up the carpet and any pad and tackless there might be, and then get some cheap carpet that you can have cut to the size of the room and just lay loose on the floor… That way if it does get wet and ruined, you’re not out all the money and all you have to do is roll up and remove if it does get ruined.

The other suggestion was to invest in a dehumidifier for the basement.

]]> By: nikkiana http://zipymonkey.com/scientist/2007/06/27/my-nemisis-the-basement/#comment-3056 nikkiana Wed, 27 Jun 2007 22:37:15 +0000 http://zipymonkey.com/scientist/2007/06/27/my-nemisis-the-basement/#comment-3056 You could always try calling my dad up... He installs floors... If I know anyone who probably has an idea on what to do with a problematic basement floor, he probably does. (And he's beginning to act quasi-retired... someone needs to keep him busy. ;)) Also in other working randomness, one of my BarCamp acquaintances, Kelley, is trying to start some coworking space in Manchester, I don't know what your working arrangements are going to be but I figured I'd mention it in case you needed somewhere to work that's A. closer to Grandma's than home. and B. is a place that isn't home. Kelley's got what she has for a vision for BetaSpace up here: http://coworking.pbwiki.com/Coworking+Manchester,+NH I guess her aim is to launch mid-July. I'm excited about it anyhow... Finally I get to be cool like the rest of the people I work with who live in the city. :D If you want, I can let you know more about that when I hear more... You could always try calling my dad up… He installs floors… If I know anyone who probably has an idea on what to do with a problematic basement floor, he probably does. (And he’s beginning to act quasi-retired… someone needs to keep him busy. ;))

Also in other working randomness, one of my BarCamp acquaintances, Kelley, is trying to start some coworking space in Manchester, I don’t know what your working arrangements are going to be but I figured I’d mention it in case you needed somewhere to work that’s A. closer to Grandma’s than home. and B. is a place that isn’t home. Kelley’s got what she has for a vision for BetaSpace up here: http://coworking.pbwiki.com/Coworking+Manchester,+NH I guess her aim is to launch mid-July. I’m excited about it anyhow… Finally I get to be cool like the rest of the people I work with who live in the city. :D If you want, I can let you know more about that when I hear more…

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