Unattended, Burning Candles – what do you think?


I just found out one of my tenants had left burning candles by the window.
While I understand this may be a religious imperative, I am worried about the potential disastrous scenario: a burned out apartment/building.

The lease doesn’t say anything about this, nor have we discussed it before.

What do you think? Does it go without saying that candles are never to be left unattended? Can I rightfully ask never to do this again? I am perfectly happy to have them burning while there is someone inside the apartment, or use electric ones otherwise (have no clue if they are acceptable.)

This is all about safety – am I being overly anxious? Have you had this experience? What is your view?
Thanks!

Categories: Fire
By Ray | 12/03/2010 7:51 PM | Comment

Recs for Corian Installers


Do anyone has a recommendation for a Corian installer?
Many thanks,
Ray

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By Ray | 11/08/2010 9:43 PM | Comment

Making a Patio


Do any of you have advice on this? I would like to make a patio in the part of the back garden that is closest to the house. I got an estimate that was so high, I thought I’m better off doing it myself. Of course I’ve never done anything similar – have any of you done it? Is it really difficult?
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks

Categories: Garden
By Ray | 08/04/2009 5:27 PM | Comment

Does Caesarstone chip?


I would like to hear about your experience with Caesarstone – how easily does it get chipped?
Does it matter what kind of edge you have? Someone told me once elaborate edges such as ogee are less resilient than more plain edges such as eased.
Is Caesarstone really any worse than granite or marble?
What is your experience?
Thanks!

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By Ray | 02/24/2009 2:24 PM | Comment

Aggressive lawyer


My house needs urgent repairs in a part that is only accessible from the neighbor’s property.
I have been trying to get permission from the neighbor’s management co for very many months but they are unresponsive at best.

Looking through the archives I found some comments saying the law provides for this situation, and I have the right to access their property in order to maintain mine. Moreover, some comments suggest there are aggressive lawyers that can get me access really fast.

Have any of you hired a lawyer with that purpose or can you recommend an aggressive one?

Thanks,
Ray

Categories: Lawyers
By Ray | 12/01/2008 9:26 AM | Comment

Power Wash for brick wall


Have any of you power washed your brick walls? I got a quote that seems high – do you remember roughly how much you paid?
Anyone you would recommned?
Or if you had a terrible experience please tell.
Thanks,
Ray

By Ray | 10/29/2008 9:27 AM | Comment

Installing Sprinklers


Do any of you have suggestions for a company to install a new sprinkler system?
Many thanks

Categories: Fire
By Ray | 10/09/2008 5:40 PM | Comment

Low Voltage Wiring


Do you have any recommendations for a person to do this work?
Comments on both good professionals and people to avoid welcome.
Many thanks!

Categories: Electricians
By Ray | 10/09/2008 5:33 PM | Comment

work being done next door


The building next to mine is being fully renovated – I think it’s been fully gutted. The’ve been working on it for the past 6 months and as you can imagine it’s been very unpleasant: noise, dust, construction debris.

I got so mad that I decided to check whether or not they have permits for the work. In the DoB site I found they have a permit to renovate the basement apartment! No mention of the other 3 floors.

Is it common for people to file for one thing and then do a lot more? This doesn’t sound right to me. What do you think?

Thanks

Categories: Renovation
By Ray | 07/28/2008 1:53 PM | Comment

Lefroy Brooks, Waterworks Fittings


I am looking to update the bathroom fittings. Do any of you have had a good/bad experience with Lefroy Brooks and/or Waterworks?

Can anyone comment on quality?

Many thanks!

Categories: Kitchen & Bath
By Ray | 07/24/2008 11:20 AM | Comment