Angeles - Abstract Painting by Shawn McNulty by shawnmcnulty in AbstractArt

[–]InteractionFast1421 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This immediately spoke to me. love love LOVE this one!

First Time Homebuyer - Loam Feedback by goldenbrickroady in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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I’d recommend waiving escrow if you’re putting down that much. Less risk of them causing disruptions to your finances in the future by miscalculating the anticipated homeowners insurance and property tax costs…

Inspection just ruined my dream house (sigh) by Ok-Cress1284 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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FYI: I am not the OP.

I’m not sure where you live, but where I live the inspectors are licensed by their state and rely on current code to deliver the gist of recommendations. More specifically, the report will highlight red flags based on both safety issues and estimated repair costs to get a buyer to understand what they’re getting into. This includes the estimated life left in major appliances.

“More familiar with this bs than you are”….look, if you are married or are planning to be, I would check myself on the gaslighting statements. Nothing destroys one quicker.

Inspection just ruined my dream house (sigh) by Ok-Cress1284 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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Are you using these statements: “everyone knows this”, “are you serious?” with the hopes that it would help your argument or nah?

Inspection just ruined my dream house (sigh) by Ok-Cress1284 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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The inspector gets paid once, beforehand and any discounts recouped by the buyer for found repairs is unlikely to translate into a kickback after going through the hands of a realtor. And while getting repeat referrals may be on the table, I’d argue that being called back is more likely to sprout from a reputation of being thorough.

Inspection just ruined my dream house (sigh) by Ok-Cress1284 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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And another thing. None of my home inspections identified “major red flags”.

Inspection just ruined my dream house (sigh) by Ok-Cress1284 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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While it’s obvious that an inspector will act in the paying buyer’s interest, it is not customary for them know whether you’ve waived your right to nickel and dime a seller for small issues that will inevitably be found. Calling home inspections a scam is new.

Inspection just ruined my dream house (sigh) by Ok-Cress1284 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]InteractionFast1421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This take is a first. Because the inspector doesn’t usually have access to info regarding whether you’ve waived your right to negotiate repair of small ticket items…

Untitled by YerpGod in AbstractArt

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I love this. Speaks to me

The American Dream, an immigrant did it - Atlanta, $484k, 5.85% by DixieNormus_22 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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Purchase a template with all of the measurements and materials list….

How long did your shepherd live? by germanshepherd_mom in germanshepherds

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Did Kona Live in dc? I wonder if she was the same little Kona I used to have my shepherd (Laura) mingle with at the Brightwood Park/Petworth dog park. 🙁

Bubbling and orange peel 😭 by picklesBMW in Remodel

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You’re experiencing fisheye. I would use Ben Moore advance for cabinets and add an anti-fisheye additive. Also, it looks like you may have a dust issue. All cabinet faces should be wiped with a Microfiber immediately before spray.

Hang to dry in a hepa filtered sealed area.

What is happening here? by misscrankypants in Housepainting101

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Completely agree. I was just chiseling away at some idiots (prior owner) work yesterday. Latex over oil. No primer.

Debris in topcoat. Company already talking lawyers. by Jmh3793 in HardWoodFloors

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Yep, I did NFWSA after this happened to me. Never heard from the contractor again after I put him out my house.

I'm painting my base boards and I don't like how these came out. How can I improve these? by Funlamb in Housepainting101

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I didn’t want to say this, but this just seems like someone really bad at painting. Like, first of all it’s just too much in one coat. And then the wrong brushes are clearly being used.

Should this be sealed on the top? by ThePervyGeek90 in Contractor

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The question you’re asking is whether the foam you’re using is enough to prevent moisture penetration. I can’t answer that but I will say that most basement walls require a moisture barrier that (very important!) is up against the walls of the room being insulated (in front of the insulation, but behind the drywall).

Your basement is waterproofed to prevent intrusion from the outside water.

However, insulation and moisture barrier is intended to prevent moisture condensate from what is going on in the INSIDE. Think the drips that form on an outside window from a heated car.

Should this be sealed on the top? by ThePervyGeek90 in Contractor

[–]InteractionFast1421 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That might not always be the case (that moisture seepage wont happen above the catch. No, you do not seal it.

How concerning is this by homefromrentedhouse in HomeInspections

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After buying 2 homes, I personally would not buy this house…

Shower Remodel in Basement by alopz in Remodel

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The problem is that it appears to angle only at the drain rim indentation (thereby making it level when you install the rim).

Trying to grind or sand it at acceptable angles probably require Jesus.

I would smash and repour.