First-time homeowners want to start off right by staying on top of maintaining their new investment, but aren't sure what should be on their check list.
From the Forum: Advice for New Homeowners on Regular Maintenance
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From the Forum: When a Contractor Threatens to Put a Lien on Your Property
Homeowners withheld a small portion of the final payment to a flooring contractor when he failed to resolve the problems he was hired to fix.
From the Forum: What Can Neighbors Do About the Abandoned House Next Door?
They have tried filing complaints with every agency and office they can think of, but there hasn't been any action on the vacant house next door.
From the Forum: Babyproofing a Brownstone Staircase
Homeowners love the original wooden stair in their renovated brownstone but are now facing how to tackle making it safe for the baby on the way.
From the Forum: Battling Mosquitoes in the Backyard
After a particularly rough summer of fighting off mosquitoes a homeowner is at a loss as to how to win the battle.
From the Forum: Purchasing a Property With a Tenant in Place
Should a prospective homebuyer be leery of buying a property with a tenant in place?
From the Forum: Should Homeowners Rethink Skipping the Hiring of a General Contractor?
A gut renovation is being planned and homeowners are contemplating managing the subcontractors themselves rather than having a general contractor oversee the project.
From the Forum: What to Do When the Roof Hatch is Not Accessible
A home inspection uncovered the fact that the hatch for roof access was sheetrocked over during a recent renovation.
From the Forum: Vermin Proofing During a Renovation
In the midst of a renovation, homeowners are spotting some scampering visitors and are hoping to halt the influx of vermin before they take up permanent residence.
From the Forum: Making Sure Old Gas Lines Are Capped
Faced with some vintage gas fixtures in the house, a homeowner wants to make sure that the old lines are properly capped.
