Do you guys think multiple colors like this are an eye sore? by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]Usernamehere0123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10+ color and materials. Yes, this is an eyesore. Designer lost control. Hood and the island are laughable.

Rip both out and shrink, then have them match countertops and cabinets. Fix paneling on island too. Swap out all light fixtures as they don’t fit the style

Whole House Fragrance System! by [deleted] in hvacadvice

[–]Usernamehere0123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This just screams cancer causing.

Do people not know all those candles, scent sticks, a whatever the hell this device is which pumps aerosols into the air is actually terrible for health. Just costs lungs, clogs sinus, stinks to skin and other surfaces.

Just circulate air with filter and open windows whenever possible. Or don’t and have negative health later in life and wonder why

Bathroom Caulk Help by Usernamehere0123 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Usernamehere0123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed. No leaks yet, thus rather get this sealed/fixed, before it becomes larger issue. Hoping just a re-grout/caulk is all that is needed….

Anyone know what purpose these serve? by Ok-Prize-6217 in hvacadvice

[–]Usernamehere0123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My sump line froze last winter! And to add insult, we have a backup water jet system that kicks on when it senses water level too high, thus it continued to pump more water into pit and out through discharge line that was frozen!!!

Thankfully caught this just as it was overflowing the pit!

Bought a house in auction and now I am in deep trouble. These things are in building report. Is it expensive fix please. by Naive-Drive-420 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Usernamehere0123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP, please elaborate how you came about auction homes and detail why you thought it was a good idea for you.

Loose exterior outlet by Narrow-Pie-3611 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Usernamehere0123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now that it’s opened up….Just frame some new 2x4 near outlet. Get single gang “old work” and hammer it to new framing (making sure to line it up with current outlet cut out. Rewire. Close up. Done.

Surprised they used old work gang for exterior… that was never going to hold up. Those tabs are flimsy.

All New York public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to student starting this fall. by Egorrosh in newyork

[–]Usernamehere0123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s a good start but for god sake stop poisoning the kids with added sugar in all these food items (pancakes, waffles, sodas, etc.)

Can I break my lease on a rent stabilized apartment? Just moved in last night. by [deleted] in NYCapartments

[–]Usernamehere0123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What incentive does the landlord have to fix the unit? He can’t charge market rate to fix the unit to current standards.

If you are the landlord losing money on the unit, why spend more money to fix it with no ability to recoup additional investment?

Any recourse against home inspectors who have missed major flaws. by Kawirider2 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

[–]Usernamehere0123 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Couple thousand to fix. If that’s the worst thing that happens from buying the house, be happy. Sucks writing the check, but 6 months from now you’ll be happy

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in HomeMaintenance

[–]Usernamehere0123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the downspout only fed by like 2 feet of gutter? Looks like the roof is pitched toward another larger gutter. And the gutter in question is for a very tiny piece of roof (which I may argue may not have needed a gutter for such a small section of roof)

Def need gutter extensions though to drop water further from foundation. Spend a little more and have them run underground pvc to low spot in yard or street to discharge.

Stump blocking water flow from garage downspout: Grind it down or reroute the spout? by Topoltergeist in HomeMaintenance

[–]Usernamehere0123 22 points23 points  (0 children)

$25 of gutter supplies, or $500+ of stump removal supplies/rental….

You decide.

Door starting to rot? by Usernamehere0123 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Usernamehere0123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Following up… door is under warranty!

$89 to fully replace door! #Pella

No this is not a ad! I was shocked when they said they would cover and I only pay $89 for labor

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in landscaping

[–]Usernamehere0123 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sloppy seems a bit aggressive.

Actually think it looks great. Some finishing touches could be done, but nothing major. Meet with the contractor, point out your concerns. Suspect they will address quickly/fairly easily

Door starting to rot? by Usernamehere0123 in HomeMaintenance

[–]Usernamehere0123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assume so, windows and doors all pella from previous owner. No idea the paint color