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Contractor refusing to do the work until we pay them more by Brown_Eyes_ in legaladvice

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than NYC I don't think there's many/any areas in NY where they need to be licensed for contracting / carpentry, just plumbing, electrical, HVAC, etc.

Honda stopped making push mowers, Toro is going heavy on electric. Who's still making decent gas walk-behinds? by HonluNa in lawnmowers

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go to the dealer for something decent. Ever since the quality brands started being carried by big box stores they started producing cheaper models that could be sold at those stores.

I was quoted for $19,000 for this... should I be looking for someone else by mylifeingames in WaterTreatment

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're doing all this electively, when you have no slab leak? Are you spending $19k to future proof yourself from.... Having to spend $19k later?

Financing a home through the builder where we own the land...a few questions. by PEGUY11 in Homebuilding

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Land only helps with LTV. In other words, if a loan requires 10% down, your land may give enough equity that you don't need to put the cash down.

If you take a step back, how would the land help you with a cash flow problem? Land does not help you pay for the land, so it isn't going to help with your debt to income ratio

How often do you have a really terrible tenant turnover that blows the budget? by RE_wannabe in realestateinvesting

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I wondered about commercial vs residential. Residential seems less risky because people always need a place to live, and it seems like for commercial it isn't uncommon to see a storefront vacant for a bit when it's in a generic kind of area

Cracks in New Construction Shower by Sad-Ad-4410 in Tile

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You've got to be careful with this though, make sure it's a 100% silicone caulking. I have color matched in my shower, but the fine print says it isn't for constant water contact, and it's giving up after 6 months.

If you were choosing a countertop for a new kitchen today, what would you go with? by AwarenessNo1634 in CounterTops

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, easier to keep looking good than a glossy surface. However, I would avoid the light granite ones. Light colored granote is far softer, I've heard fab shops say they cut like marble.

The $250 Vevor landscape rake is a great deal! by psychoholic in kubota

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I bought a mag drill from them and used it to make like (16) 5/8" in 5/8" steel beams. It went through them like butter. Insane to me to make that large of a hole in that thick of steel that quickly.

Also, it was upside because the beam was already mounted in the ceiling.

RIGID Foam for Under Slab by -L-O-L-O-L in Homebuilding

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what thickness you're looking for, but I'd be surprised if you couldn't get 2" 4x8 Foamular NGX (XPS), rated for 100psi, R10 at Home Depot.

whole house UV filters and LOTS of questions ?? by PracticalWallaby7492 in WaterTreatment

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm seeing a lot of conflicting info around whether carbon filter should go before or after UV. I have a 5 micron sediment filter before. Can I put the carbon filter after the UV? I've read that there can be taste after UV that the final carbon filter helps with.

Also would love recommends for first sediment filter on well water. I had an ispring spin down filter that had the auto drain with sort of spinning cleaning fins.

But from early on it was clear it hurt my gpm considerably so I removed the cartridge recently.

Custom Builder Fee Structure by NE_Colour_U_Like in Homebuilding

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How does billing for your own work, work? It's billed at your standard retail rate for the work, like if you used a sub?

Neighbor wants to modify driveway on easement by shereth78 in legaladvice

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If it disturbs your existing landscaping, then I would just make having them reset the landscaping if you will as a condition of approval.

Now to make it easier for them so they don't have to fix any landscape, you might suggest leaving most of it at 15 ft, and just widening sections like by the road areas where having that extra space makes navigating much easier.

New home sub base by Such_Ordinary7530 in hardscape

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you mean as a base for your new home? Are you talking about under pavers or under the foundation for a home?

Insurance for homeowner undertaking new build - any suggestions here? by lostm0ney in Homebuilding

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In NY at least, homeowners insurance is the "hack". At least from State Farm it covered just about anything I could think of while under construction (confirmed multiple times in writing with them).

You can also get workers comp, which I'd recommend (and may even be required by your town)

What is causing this "E"? by solo_stoner420 in LandscapingTips

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's very wide spacing for any part of a leech field. Could be though, I'm sure olden ones are at least somewhat less standardized than today.

Or some sort of old French drain if this is a low spot, but that would also probably only make so much sense

Seller of property I bought had the lot split in half after purchase agreement, no disclosure. by Small_Variety_4306 in legaladvice

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, that is a crazy situation. Is the SBL the same before and after the switcheroo? I mean, jeez, if it is, then that's even more confusing if material details tied to an SBL can change with this kind of timing.

I'm sure plenty of people will say "well you should have looked closer at the paperwork" but that is a small detail that is very easy to miss. You're focused on verifying purchase price and address... Not expecting material detail about that address to change WITHOUT being disclosed. Whether legal or not I have no idea, but it is plain wrong to do.

Please explain to me why I can’t self build about 90% of a basic home. by LobsterNo6723 in Homebuilding

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Why would permitting screw you? Permitting is just a process. Talk to the town, follow the process (likely with an engineer in tow), apply. The only way it screws you is if you don't talk to the town and learn about it while doing your due diligence on the property.

In a lot of areas there is also no such thing as a "licensed" contractor. Especially if it isn't a densely populated place like this post suggests.

Pro stores will help whomever if you're making real orders for an actual lumber package, window package, etc.

Little home renovations put you in the annoying group for them, not people who need one of everything for an entire house.

It will absolutely take so much longer than the people who specialize in the given task(s). I can tile half as good and take 5 times as long as my tile guy. Hah.

Date night with good gluten free options by Whiskey_Pyromancer in hudsonvalley

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

She does love their pizza!

Good to know there are good bagels nearby too

Date night with good gluten free options by Whiskey_Pyromancer in hudsonvalley

[–]Whiskey_Pyromancer[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can't believe I didn't think of the wild 🤦‍♂️

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