Water damage!


Some pipes on my neighbor’s garden floor burst this morning, and flooded my basement, including water running along the drywall on the ceiling and dripping to the floor via the light sockets. The basement is not finished, and although I store personal items down there it is just stuff, so I am not overly concerned. But I am wondering what kind of actual damage there might be to ceiling and electrical and how I should go about have it assessed/remedied.

Categories: Waterproofing
By Harlemite249 | 02/13/2008 6:52 PM | Comment

Minimum Heat Requirements in a two family


Anyone know what the minimum heat requirment is for a a two-family dwelling? Is it the same as for a multi-family?

By Harlemite249 | 11/13/2007 9:42 AM | Comment

Moving Enormous Gas Range For Mouseproofing


I have a 48″ Wolf range that, by all appearances, is heavy as heck. An extermination service mouse-proofed my house but for around the gas line behind the stove because they aren’t insured for the task of moving the range. Thing is, despite the mouse-proofing and follow-ups, I still have the little critters. Should I go through the trouble/expense of getting someone to move the range (I am 5 ft tall and 100 pounds so no way I can do it myself), and if so, what things do I need to consider in making arrangements to move such a huge piece of equipment? Or is the occasional mouse something that I just have to learn to live with?

Categories: Appliances
By Harlemite249 | 11/07/2007 4:39 PM | Comment