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marycarpenter619
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RE: How are safety inspection quotes for multi-unit buildings usually scoped?
If a unit couldn’t be accessed, I’d want the quote to say whether its per-unit fee is still charged for the attempted visit, and whether a return to inspect it has a separate price. That would distinguish an access-relat...
RE: When your heater acts up: quick fixes that saved my winter
- I get the love for mastic, but I’m a bit wary of its environmental impact. Some of those brands have VOCs that just linger. - I’ve actually had some luck with a plant-based sealant (think: green building supply store...
RE: Getting water pressure back: my experience with a booster pump
- Had the same issue with my old pump - noise was wild, and I tried a recycled rubber mat under it. Helped a bit, but then I started worrying about mold underneath (damp basement problems...). - Looked into anti-vibrati...
RE: How would I remove this stem to replace it?
- That reverse thread thing gets me every time. You’d think after the third or fourth “why is this getting tighter?” moment, I’d learn, but nope. - I’m a little skeptical about using PB Blaster indoors, especially if it’...
RE: Why do faucet handles turn opposite ways?
- Totally get where you’re coming from. - Those “quirks” are half the charm and half the headache of older homes, right? - I’ve tried to swap out handles to match, but sometimes you end up wasting more time and money...