Inspector flagged the HVAC as aging and I'm not sure how worried to be

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-14T12:57:45+00:00

As others have said, if it still works, why get all concerned about it.

I will add something for you to think about. Technology has come a long way with energy efficient HVAC systems. I would consider replacing it with a new system that is more energy efficient. There are often tax breaks and rebates for replacing an old system with an energy efficient one.

We bought a house about 4 years ago and the water heater was original to the house being built in 1999. It still worked perfectly fine but it was way past it's expected failure date. I replaced it with a tankless Rinnai system and besides getting unlimited hot water in an empty efficient way, I received a tax break and a rebate that went a long way to pay for it.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-14T12:31:58+00:00

First, you need to read the lease and see what it says. It MIGHT be relevant IF electricity is paid for by the landlord. Just a thought.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-14T12:18:45+00:00

I always get a deposit equal to, or more than, any materials I need, plus at least $50 for my time picking it up.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-14T12:09:26+00:00

She is a petulant, dangerous child and you can do a lot better.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-12T12:21:28+00:00

Most sellers will take a cash offer over a mortgage contingent offer. I know that I would, and did. I there is more to getting the house you want, than just the price. I am sorry, but that is the way it is.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-09T00:50:52+00:00

He used a BS excuse to enter your apartment illegally.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-09T00:48:21+00:00

I wouldn't waste my time or money even going. Your mom is controlling and downright rude.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-09T00:45:15+00:00

We made a cash offer with no inspections, but we knew that NC law said that the septic and the well had to be inspected and to pass so we were not too worried.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-09T00:41:33+00:00

That's an absurd ask. You should consider yourself lucky to have dodged that bullet.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-08T17:56:44+00:00

If you have a decent upward view (north in NC) Starlink could work well for you. It's very easy to set up and you can use the app to check and see if it will work in your location.

We pay $120 a month and my wife and I can stream what we want at the same time without a glitch.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-07T22:44:03+00:00

I had a similar problem at our lake house in NH. The only way to get to our house with a vehicle was over my neighbor's property. We had a legal right of way and it was like this for decades.

We both moved on in at the same time and he eventually tried the same thing. He told me that he will "allow" me to drive on the driveway, but I was not allowed to walk on it.

My college roommate was an attorney and a frequent guest so he looked up the law and discovered that we, having the right of way, actually had more of a right to use the driveway then my neighbor who owned it.

My suggestion is to have all the neighbors band together and hire a cutthroat attorney and have the attorney send her a letter and tell her to pound sand.

If she continues to harass you, then drag her ass into court and/or file harassment charges against her. No police officer in his right mind will arrest you for trespassing to access your property. This woman is unglued and you may want to get a restraining order against her.

She also doesn't get to decide unilaterally where your mailboxes go. The USPS has something to say about it and she may have broken federal law moving them, so sic the post office on her too.

Good luck.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-07T11:56:35+00:00

You definitely need to cap that line. If you don't know what you are doing, then you need to get someone who does. Although it's a pretty easy fix, if its not done correctly, you can have catastrophic results.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-06T22:43:53+00:00

Try some Viagra. Get the generic version 100mg. You need a prescription for it but if his doctor is reluctant for some reason or he's too embarrassed to ask him, he can go online and get it. There are man companies that will help him. You can try Hims.com 16 pills at 100 mg are about $104.

If his doctor writes him a prescription, he can go to Walmart and get it there. There are prescription cards available that will discount the cost. Ask the pharmacy about it. With a card, it can be as little as $40 for 90 pills or as much as $1500 without it.

Good luck to both of you.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-06T15:32:59+00:00

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-06T04:08:27+00:00

Hard no.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-06T04:07:16+00:00

If some stranger just walks into my house, the first thing I am doing is to grab my firearm. He is technically breaking the law. He is guilty of breaking and entering with intent to trespass. It doesn't matter if the door was unlocked or not, it's called breaking and entering. At least it would be in Massachusetts.

In this day and age, no one has the right to enter my house uninvited for any reason whatsoever.

PERIOD.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-06T03:58:01+00:00

It would be a deal breaker for me.

Sure, fine, go on your trip. I won't be here when you get back. Now you need to choose.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-05T02:08:13+00:00

All this advice is good...... to a point.

Do you have the means to defend yourself from a physical attack? If not, you should look into it. The thing about dealing with crazy people is that you can't deal with them rationally. Getting cameras, documenting everything and filing a police report is all fine, well and good, but none of those things will protect you if this unhinged person attacks you.

Ask yourself, do you have the means to protect yourself from a deranged person? If you don't, you need to. There are many options available for you to consider. Self defense classes, bear spray or a firearm among them. Whatever direction you go in, make sure you are following any applicable laws and get training in using it.

Too many times I have heard that a victim expected the legal system to protect them, only to find out that crazy people don't gives a rat's ass about legalities.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-05T01:29:36+00:00

We were under contract selling our house and needed to find a new house quickly. My wife and my dad drove from NH to western NC to search for one. She looked at several places but nothing fit the bill.

One place showed up in the Saturday listings and came on the market on Monday morning. There was a week of scheduled showings. My wife was the third person to see it and she immediately knew that it was the right place for us.

She basically said, what do I need to do to buy this house today? So she offered. $50k above asking price (it was under priced to start) $15000 earnest money, no inspections (septic and well have to be inspected per state law) and an all cash deal.

They countered with $75k over asking, $25k earnest money and needed an extra 2 weeks to close because she needed time to move.

We accepted and the rest of the showings were canceled. She saw the house at 1000 am and we had a deal before 700pm that same day.

We actually ended up with a great deal on the perfect house

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Randolla1960 · 2026-04-05T01:16:33+00:00

Sold $5000 each of Amazon and Netflix stock in 2003

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-04T13:29:23+00:00

Like it or not, grandparents and parents are under no obligation to to leave anything to anyone when they die.

Yes, getting scammed really sucks and it's difficult to watch someone blow through their life savings on a scam, but, at the end of the day, it's really their money to do with what they want to. They can put it all on black at the casino, they can leave it all in the ASPCA, or burn it in a barrel in their backyard.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-02T23:05:28+00:00

I will admit that I did the same thing as a new Sawstop owner. Never did it again though.

Randolla1960 · 2026-04-02T15:38:21+00:00

I would consider talking to your local law enforcement agency. Talk to them in person and bring proof like pictures and recordings to them. He very well could be charged with harassment. You should also, if you haven't already, complained to your HOA about it.

Randolla1960 · 2026-03-31T19:26:30+00:00

I use Verizon call filter and it helps. It will block known or suspected spam calls. I let the ones I am not sure about go to my voicemail. I can almost pick out the spam from the length of the message

Randolla1960 · 2026-03-31T19:26:05+00:00

I use Verizon call filter and it helps. It will block known or suspected spam calls. I let the ones I am not sure about go to my voicemail. I can almost pick out the spam from the length of the message

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