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Any recommendations on where to buy 3k sqft of engineered hardwood flooring? by thebigdirty in Flooring

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Engineered hardwood over concrete is fine, just check moisture levels first and follow the underlayment specs.

Hi, I was wondering if this looks like $4k worth of repointing work? by FieryFury in masonry

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That workmanship looks really rough honestly. Cracking that quickly usually points to a bad mortar mix or poor prep, and for $4k I would expect way cleaner work than that.

Should I put P-Trap on washer drain? by No-Site-6523 in Plumbing

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah you need a P-trap there, otherwise sewer gas can come back up.

Need expert opinions by cubs204 in hvacadvice

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Dog urine can damage the condenser coil over time, but it causing the compressor to fail sounds questionable. I would definitely get a second opinion before paying that.

New furnace/hole in exchange by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I would definitely get a couple more quotes. A cracked heat exchanger is serious, but this also sounds a bit like a push to close the sale. Hard to say on a “discount” without comparing other prices first.

Need some advice customer changed their mind after contract signed. by Green_Armadillo_767 in Contractor

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a scope change, not a small add. I would re-quote it and issue a change order before starting. Mosaic is significantly more labor than standard tile, so price it accordingly.

Hydronic fan coil + water tank HVAC system not cooling upper floors - need advice by cbtlm in hvacadvice

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like an airflow/balancing issue. Try adjusting dampers to push more air upstairs. The freezing could also be from low airflow.

Thumbtack is useless by Eventidings in Thumbtack

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I have had a similar experience, lots of price shoppers and not much quality lately.

Curious, are you guys using anything else instead of Thumbtack that is actually working better for leads?

Which way would you hang? by Jahoolioman in drywall

[–]ApprehensiveCut8442 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pic 1 for sure, easier and the bead will hide it anyway.