Episode #81: Brad's Cheap Old Lake House + Understanding Efflorescence

In today's episode, Stacy visits the Silver Lake Institute, a small lake cottage community with a fascinating religious camp past. Brad and Stacy discuss his latest project house and the evolving history of the institute. Note: Brad's first house, a small bungalow, was featured on an episode of Cheap Old Houses on HGTV.  

Also, Andy deGruchy from Limeworks.us joins Stacy for listener Q&A. Andy explains what causes efflorescence on masonry, whether efflorescence damages brick and stone, and how to eliminate or prevent it.   

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Mentioned in this Episode

• On Friday, September 16th at 10 am, the link to buy tickets to the Hudson Valley event will be live in the newsletter, on social media, and here on the website. 
• Travelogue: Scotland - Days 1 & 2
• Travelogue: Wrapping up our Tour of Scotland
• Travelogue: Belfast
• Travelogue: Our Final Days in Northern Ireland
• Join our Canadian adventure in 2023! 
• Limeworks.US - Masonry products and education
• Follow Brad's projects on Instagram: @ittybittybungalow

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