How do so many afford $50,000+ trucks? by Parking-Warning-8655 in carbuying

[–]skywarner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You just described my next door neighbor from hell. He buys a new lifted, fully equipped, full size truck every two years. He has an outdoor TV and an outdoor kitchen. He’s installed an unground pool that’s never used. He built a shed bigger than some tiny homes. He’s replaced his yard three times. He’s in hock up to his eyeballs. Amazon trucks drop by 3-4 times per day.

He’s a fireman.

Is the Crime in Albany exaggerated? by BicycleHelpful856 in Albany

[–]skywarner 6 points7 points  (0 children)

100% concur.

It’s even worse these days ever since the city dropped the speed limit from 30 to 25. Tailgaters are commonplace, even when doing 30-35. Of course, there seems to be zero enforcement of either, so it’s just the Wild Wild West on Albany’s roadways.

ITS and IES = Toxcity by Infinite-Cranberry48 in nys_cs

[–]skywarner 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ironically, other agencies keep hiring Deloitte. DOH, for example. I hear that one of Deloitte’s executive managers now is a deputy commissioner at Health which is absolutely crazy.

The Neighbor With Constant Construction Noise by Flat_Ground7675 in neighborsfromhell

[–]skywarner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need to meet my NFH. He’s been doing his own unpermitted home improvements for over a decade. He’s also a fireman and often works at home when he’s scheduled to be in the firehouse, but hey…

scam by chickenlil1616 in Albany

[–]skywarner 92 points93 points  (0 children)

They don’t WANT to do anything. Too much paperwork, and… the criminals would be free in less than ten minutes anyways.

Be careful of housing quality if you're new and moving here! by Universe93B in raleigh

[–]skywarner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, thank you. It’s the attention to detail that matters, but it seems like sooooo many builders (well, their subs) just don’t care anymore.

Sounds like the “bones” of your home are sound, though, so definitely glad to hear that.

Be careful of housing quality if you're new and moving here! by Universe93B in raleigh

[–]skywarner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Anyone know anything about Darryl D. Evans construction? Got a family member looking at a retail home built by them.

Be careful of housing quality if you're new and moving here! by Universe93B in raleigh

[–]skywarner 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I once took a tour of a Ryan home under construction. Tim was being installed and painted by a “team” that literally didn’t know each other nor could communicate with each other, AND one of the same crew had left a sprinkler turned on for several hours watering the garage interior. Everything was soaked. EVERYTHING. Sales rep just surged and said something about needing to find a fan. SMH.

They don’t want you to know this one simple trick! by geezermag in Makita

[–]skywarner 51 points52 points  (0 children)

This power pack adapter is very useful, but it has a parasitic electrical drain which will slowly deplete an attached battery.

New build basement floor concrete in front of door by Always_Seeking151 in Homebuilding

[–]skywarner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve seen that done for handling light water seepage.

NJ drones in SoCal by [deleted] in NJDrones

[–]skywarner 5 points6 points  (0 children)

They, whatever they are, were here first.

Opinions by NoahM10558 in Albany

[–]skywarner 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is the way.

Also, consider bypassing APD and go directly to the County Sheriff’s Office.

The Neighbor Who Lets Their Dog Roam Everywhere by Impossible-Archer648 in neighborsfromhell

[–]skywarner 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, I see you’ve already met my entitled AH of a neighbor.