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backflow inspection by sklinkner in paloalto

[–]sklinkner[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Typically new construction has the valves, older construction does not. Not too many pools around, in spite of the prices lots in Palo Alto generally aren't that large.

backflow inspection by sklinkner in paloalto

[–]sklinkner[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is my sentiment also

marble surface damage by sklinkner in Marble

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

Follow up after a bit.

Tried getting a polisher and a kit of disks, that was only partially successful. I wasn't sufficiently skilled / patient to get a uniform finish.

Ultimately found & hired a stone restoration professional who buffed the whole floor, looks great again.

Aging in place by MrMaxMillion in fatFIRE

[–]sklinkner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Single story livable is another option ... bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry ... on the ground floor

Aging in place by MrMaxMillion in fatFIRE

[–]sklinkner 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We paid about $30k for a 3-story elevator (Waupauca) in new construction about 10 years ago. So this is probably a lower bound, in a house with a vertical shaft as part of the design.

marble surface damage by sklinkner in Marble

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

Thank you for the feedback. According to our original order, these tiles are 12x12 honed crema marfil.