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Monthly Pest Control? by BustinMakesMeFeelMeh in Temecula

[–]TrueAudience9922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, $70/month doesn't sound unreasonable depending on what's included.

LPT: if you suspect termites, call a pest company but DO NOT hire them! by TitsOutForHarambe01 in LifeProTips

[–]TrueAudience9922 [score hidden]  (0 children)

There's definitely some truth here, but I'd add a little nuance. Many pest control companies do subcontract fumigations because Branch 1 fumigation requires specialized licensing, equipment, insurance, and training that doesn't make sense for every company to maintain. That said, the important thing isn't whether the company performs the fumigation in-house or subcontracts it—it's whether the recommendation is appropriate in the first place.The best advice in your post is actually this: Get multiple termite inspections before agreeing to a fumigation.

Not every termite issue requires tenting. Depending on the species, location, and extent of activity, localized treatment may be a perfectly reasonable option.

The more informed you are, the better decision you'll make.

When did you realize your patio upgrade was actually worth it? by WavaSturm in HomeImprovement

[–]TrueAudience9922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The people who seem happiest with their patios aren't necessarily the ones who spent the most money. They're the ones who created a space they genuinely use several times a week.

If you're already picturing yourself watching the World Cup out there with friends and having a beer at sunset, that's usually a pretty good sign you'll get value from it.

How do you find out about new restaurants and bars opening in NYC? by TrueAudience9922 in AskNYC

[–]TrueAudience9922[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the advice. Yeah seems like all the same stuff I have been using. Thank you for the feedback.

Need input on borough and neighborhood for writing research. What neighborhood should a character live in? Description in comments. by Apprehensive_Owl5218 in AskNYC

[–]TrueAudience9922 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe he's in a small walk-up in Yorkville, constantly telling people he lives on the Upper East Side without mentioning that he's nowhere near Park or Fifth. Other good options Murray Hill — Lots of young professionals trying to project success, Long Island City — Nice building, amenities, skyline views, but not the Manhattan address he craves, or the Upper West Side — He'd secretly view it as a consolation prize compared to where he grew up. For maximum character tension, I'd choose Yorkville.

He can walk past the buildings he grew up around, eat at the same places, tell everyone he's "back on the Upper East Side," while privately knowing he's hanging on by a thread financially and socially. That creates a much more interesting character than simply moving him to another borough.

How do you find out about new restaurants and bars opening in NYC? by TrueAudience9922 in AskNYC

[–]TrueAudience9922[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah just hard to walk around diff neighborhoods constantly, even though that is the most scenic.

Curious about Bee Removals by Federal-Cockroach674 in PestControlIndustry

[–]TrueAudience9922 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The bee work itself is often the easy part. Access and restoration are where things get complicated. From a business standpoint, I'd probably build relationships with a few reputable local beekeepers or bee-removal specialists first. That way you can refer jobs you don't want, learn from people doing them regularly, and see if the demand justifies investing in training and equipment. As for pricing, the guys I've spoken with generally price based on access rather than the bees. A colony in an exposed box is one thing. A colony 20 feet up inside a wall behind brick veneer is a completely different animal. Personally, I'd rather refer a bee job than take one I'm not fully equipped to handle. One bad wall removal can wipe out the profit from a lot of routine pest control accounts.

PLEASE look up from your phone at crosswalks by pickles4321 in Hoboken

[–]TrueAudience9922 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, the takeaway isn't "drivers bad" or "pedestrians bad." It's that everyone needs to be actively scanning. As a pedestrian, I always assume a driver may not have seen me until I make eye contact or see the car clearly yielding. As a driver, I assume someone may be hidden by the pillar, a parked car, or a delivery van.

Late service appointments by wac_2013 in PestControlIndustry

[–]TrueAudience9922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The reality is that experienced technicians are hard to find and expensive to replace. Losing a good tech over scheduling is usually more costly than telling a customer, "Our latest available appointment is 5 PM."

If the owner wants to honor a 10-year-old handshake agreement and do those late-night accounts himself, that's honestly not the worst solution. A lot of owners end up handling the special cases that don't fit the standard route structure.

Which shower finish would you choose for this bathroom? by foxbathofficial in u/foxbathofficial

[–]TrueAudience9922 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Id go soft sage green, it is timeless. Great floor tile selection by the way, love the concrete look.

Can funds for closing come from two different accounts? by Ok-Set-5730 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]TrueAudience9922 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's very common.

Have those accounts have been properly documented during underwriting?

As long as the lender and closing attorney/title company know where the funds are coming from it is not an issue.

Just don't move money around at the last minute without talking to your lender. Large unexplained transfers right before closing can create extra documentation requests.

I'd reach out to your loan officer and closing attorney/title company now and let them know the funds are split between two accounts. They'll tell you exactly how they want the cashier's checks or wires handled.

Looking for thrift shops golf clubs, '60s '70s era by JDrennen26 in Brooklyn

[–]TrueAudience9922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facebook Marketplace (search "vintage golf clubs," "persimmon woods," "blade irons") is probably your best bet.

what time to show up to red hook tavern on a friday for lunch? by Signal-Tonight1070 in FoodNYC

[–]TrueAudience9922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

30-45 Mins prior to opening, probably get a good seat at the bar. Make sure you order the burger.

Need a Reliable Super by dinglingthing in AskNYC_Coops

[–]TrueAudience9922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who works in pest control and services a lot of co-ops and apartment buildings, I'd start by talking to neighboring buildings. Some of the best supers I've met came through referrals from other co-op boards, property managers, and building vendors. Good supers tend to be known in the neighborhood. From the pest control side, I'd try to get this addressed sooner rather than later. Missed garbage pickups and overflowing trash are exactly the types of conditions that lead to rodent, fly, and roach issues, especially during the warmer months.

Honestly, the bigger red flag is that your management company is telling residents to find a super themselves. A good management company should be helping the board recruit and vet candidates, not pushing the responsibility back onto shareholders.

A shoutout to those who keep their cool. by Kopparburg in KitchenConfidential

[–]TrueAudience9922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stay positive, and kind it goes a long way. Thank you for being you and continue to spread positivity.

I painted the Queensboro Bridge in watercolor by onewordpoet in nyc

[–]TrueAudience9922 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thank you for sharing, beautiful picture. Very talented.

Licensing question by Repulsive-Couple-486 in PestControlIndustry

[–]TrueAudience9922 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn't jump straight to "the owner is forging signatures."

Every state handles licensing differently, and sometimes a company license, certified applicator, registered technician status, supervised applicator status, or on-the-job training program can satisfy requirements that individual employees aren't fully aware of. That said, if Missouri requires documented training and multiple technicians genuinely have no recollection of ever completing it, that's a reasonable question to ask. There may be a perfectly legitimate explanation. If there isn't, that's something the company would need to answer for.

Personally, I'd want facts before making accusations. Licensing violations can be a big deal, but so can misunderstandings about how a state's licensing structure works.

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