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cate
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Flat roof replacement
What are people using to add a layer on a flat roof on row houses these days? (Apart from torch down roofs, which are no…
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annissa12
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Cellulose insulation
Has anyone used cellulose batts or sprayed-on loose cellulose insulation? I’m gutting a house that was in rough shape so the walls are all open.…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Solar net-metering on multifamily rental property
I’ve been wondering about this: If you install a big PV solar panels on a 3 family rental property there is not much to offset…
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eg66
in General Discussion 1 year and 7 months ago
Time for a basement waterproofing inquiry!
Has anyone successfully waterproofed a basement and had it hold up to, e.g., today’s flooding? Our new-to-use cellar (approx 40% above grade, last refinished in…
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solehappy
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
insurance skyrocketing
welp after doubling in 2023 my insurance through chubb is increasing another 50% for 2024. this is a pretty modest 3 story brick townhome with…
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teresagilhooly
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Sidewalk Gate
Dilemma. Have a ground floor apartment. Theres a sidewalk gate to enter onto the property. Need a way to prevent people from entering onto the…
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louisahml
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Roof Inspection Review
Hi all, I wanted to take a moment to thank and give praise to Steve/Home Inspector for his work on a roof inspection. I received…
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NewToMarket
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Dishwasher Installation
Hi all – We bought a new dishwasher and the seller’s installers said they couldn’t install the dishwasher because the water connections are behind the…
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Augustiner
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Solar net-metering on multifamily rental property
I’ve been wondering about this: If you install a big PV solar panels on a 3 family rental property there is not much to offset…
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workisfun
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Whole house water filter?
Anyone have recs/info for a whole house water filter? And an installer? Thanks.
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markwalker
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Here’s to you Homeinspector!
We had some work done by Steve a.k.a. Homeinspector recently and just want to put the word out that it was a great experience. It…
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lucie
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Looking for new cast iron steam radiators
We would like to replace a couple of radiators in one of the rentals. I really like the look of Hudson Reed. But we have…
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rights8877zz
in General Discussion 1 year and 5 months ago
Collecting Bids & Knowing a Fair Price for a Project
Feels like this should be simple but I’m at a loss. I’m currently replacing my 10 year old mini split system with multi-zone ducted. The…
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chipito
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Any reason NOT to do this?
I’m looking at putting a small battery-powered cam on my roof to watch bird activity up there (I’m a birder and we get a great…
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Tucker
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Contractor to install new roof hatch and bathroom vents
Anyone know an experienced roofer who will install a roof hatch and vents?
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Tucker
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Contractor to install new roof hatch and bathroom vents
Anyone know an experienced roofer who will install a roof hatch and vents?
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chipito
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Any reason NOT to do this?
I’m looking at putting a small battery-powered cam on my roof to watch bird activity up there (I’m a birder and we get a great…
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justinromeu26
in General Discussion 1 year and 4 months ago
Free. Used & non working 15 ga porter cable finish nailer
Light use about 15 years ago. Hung it up until a year ago when i used it for something while planning to give it to…
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