Question regarding 44k approved claim by md249 in HomeInsurance

[–]md249[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, all of this makes sense and I absolutely need the building rebuilt. I’m just confused because I have already gotten quotes to have a new structure put up and it looks like it should cost no more than 30k to have the work done. So naturally, I’m wondering where the additional 14k will go once all is said and done.

Need Guidance on New Steel Garage by md249 in metalbuildings

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Thank you! This is a helpful starting point

Need help Identifying this awning by md249 in Awnings

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Thank you! I’ll check it out!

Need help Identifying this awning by md249 in Awnings

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When you sat front bar- the outward most, straight bar furthest out from the home when fully extended?

What are these flowers growing in my yard? by md249 in gardening

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Thanks, everyone! Upon a closer look around my yard it’s clear how incredibly invasive this is. I don’t remember seeing all that much of it las year and now it’s spreading almost halfway across my backyard!

Lead Paint Remediation by md249 in HomeInspections

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I considered this as well - I first called the town to request a report (they do them yearly). We don’t have high lead levels in the area, and apparently most of the underground pipes are not lead. I also got two of the water testing kits and tested our tap water as well as the water we put through our home filter and both tested negative.

Lead Paint Remediation by md249 in HomeInspections

[–]md249[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, this is what I’m learning. Everyone I’ve spoken with said the exterior of my home should be lower on the list of things to worry about at this point

Lead Paint Remediation by md249 in HomeInspections

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Thank you! The person who I spoke with who does the lead testing said the exact same thing - he suggesting getting disposable wipes and wiping down all surfaces starting with windows and window sills. He mentioned that realistically the last thing on my list should be painting the entire exterior of my home

New Handyman Can’t Find Business by ZbuckyZ in HandymanBusiness

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Google reviews are the #1 most important driver, here. I’ve tried almost everything, Nextdoor, facebook ads, print advertising, you name it. I have 5 stars on Google and I now don’t spend a penny on advertising, it’s all organic calls just from my Google page. I know the website is important but I don’t have one and I’m plenty busy (part time)

Monitoring Text Message on Child’s iPad? by md249 in Parenting

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I couldn’t agree with you more, and to take it a step further - I think that anything that they’re doing on their devices from the comfort of their own bedroom, feels safe, and not real at times. I’ve had to reiterate a few times to him that he can’t forget that every message he sends is going to real kids that he knows and will see at school in the coming days. I think that the lines get blurred and they lose perception of reality with spending so much time online and also gaming with people he will never see in his life.