Forum Archive: Posts by: Cantaffordcarroll

I received an offer from my bank to refinance (I’ve owned the home less than two years). It says no closing costs, no application fees or appraisal costs and I can close at home. So what is in it for them? I hate to sound paranoid, but I guess I am…

Hi, I am looking for advice on replacing my entry door, storm door and front windows. I have a row house in Bay Ridge. While I don’t need anything super fancy, I would like to get something attractive, energy efficient, and have it be well installed. Any tips for a company that can do that well? Do I get the materials in one place and have them installed by a carpenter? I have seen negative things online about a company called fiberama.

I have a white pedestal birdbath. The bowl is painted lught blue. It’s free if you want it. You just have to pick it up in Bay Ridge. Please respond to this post if interested.

Tonight’s wind storm knocked down most of my neighbor’s 5 plus foot white plastic fence. I noticed my fence leaning his way and went outside and saw that his fence is attached to mine. I bought the place last year and learned that the previous owner had invited him to chip in on adding a fence. He refused. She did a 4 foot chain link with faux pine needles and he responded with 5 plus feet of white plastic (not mush space for wind to pass through).

I dont know whether she attached her fence to his or vice versa, but both fences are anchored in the cement at each end. I think he attached to my fence because his is more unwieldly and probably needed it.

I called my neighbor at his weekend house to report what was happening. When he returns to address it, can I ask that he NOT attach to my fence when repairing AND he removed the remaining 2 or 3 pieces of hardware left attaching?

Any tips for storing a/c units so they stay clean?

HI, I recently purchased a home and noticed a few holes drilled into the parquet floors. I later read somewhere that small holes in wood floors are created to treat for termites. So, even though I haven’t seen evidence or termites, should I have an exterminator treat the house? Should I just sprinkle some boric acid in the holes? Any advice is appreciated!