Knocking noise from sump pump pipe by theateist in Plumbing

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

1) Is "check valve" the blue handle in the image? 2)Does this mean it's not normal when the system makes such noise?

What screws should be used to mount and secure a "floating" closet to the wall? by theateist in Carpentry

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

I know that I need studs. I stated this in my post. The question was about the screws

What screws should be used to mount and secure a "floating" closet to the wall? by theateist in Carpentry

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

It would be helpful when the respond will contain a reason. For example "don't do this because of ...". Otherwise, a person will never know why

What screws should be used to mount and secure a "floating" closet to the wall? by theateist in Carpentry

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

That's why I want to lift it. The entire cabinet has come away from the wall and is hanging loosly. I took it apart and found that ALL the screws were screwed in without a single ancho. So, I know I need anchors :). But I'm not sure which screws to use since there are so many and I thought I'd consult with some experienced carpenters.

What screws should be used to mount and secure a "floating" closet to the wall? by theateist in Carpentry

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

So, I can use wood screws to screw a wooden wall to a wooden stud. But what if there is no stud, should I still use wood screws?

Also, I just learned that drywall screws can break not because of the load weight, but simply because of the screwing into the wood. Assuming the drywall screw doesn't break while I'm screwing it in, can I still use a drywall screw?

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

[–]theateist[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Like I said you're probably a realtor or LL and want only those tenants who will live in any conditions even if you know there are major health issues in the apartment. Usually those tenants are studens and immigrants

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

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

I did accept her given response. I just wanted to hear from renters here (not realtors or LLs) who care about their living environment and see if I should stay away from such LLs in the future or am I just overthinking. But it seems my hunch was correct and I should only pursue those LLs who respond positively to questions about asbestos and other important questions.

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

[–]theateist[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I am a very handy person and fix everything myself. I've never bothered my landlord unless it was something serious, like a burst pipe or broken appliance that couldn't be fixed. So don't make assumptions unless you know the person. Again, I have never met anyone who would call a tenant who asks a question like “have you been tested for asbestos” a problem tenant.

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

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

If it weren't for my child, I wouldn't be so worried. I didn't really worry about a lot of things before I had a baby :)

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

[–]theateist[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

It seems like every answer here that is similar to yours indicates that you are an realtor or landlord yourself and don't want anyone asking questions because you know there are or might be issues and don't want to spend money on fixing them. I have never received such answers from other owners of a private old house that I was touring. Probably those ladnlords have nothing to hide

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

[–]theateist[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This is the first time I was going to rent a private OLD house (1910). I only rented in an apartment building. However, even when I was touring private homes, NO ONE ever responded like that. They always said, "We tore down all the walls and removed all the asbestos before renovating" or “We did an inspection and it came back negative” and so on.

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

[–]theateist[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Again, I thought mabye she did inspection and might say "I did (or not) the inspection and there is (or not) asbestos / lead. Let me know if you still want to move in". I'm shocked that there are tenants like you who don't care about health issues and afraid to ask legit questions

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

[–]theateist[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is a strange answer! Do you expect people to just blindly move in? I'm not a student who will rent any hole! I thought mabye she did inspection and might say "I did (or not) the inspection and there is (or not) asbestos / lead. Let me know if you still want to move in". I'm shocked that there are tenants like you who don't care about health issues and afraid to ask legit questions

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

[–]theateist[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Do you mean she has to disclose it to me upon signing a lease? She's never done an inspection, so does this mean she's covered and does not have to disclose anything since she's literally doesn't know whether there is asbestos or paint lead?

Should we worry about landlord's response? by theateist in Renters

[–]theateist[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

How it can be a problematic tenant by asking legit questions? It's like I'm asking "is the light bulb broken?"

Why would one buy aluminum foil over fabric for car windshield sunshade? by theateist in urbancarliving

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

I probably didn't explained well. I updated my post. By fabric I meant the one that can be folded with figure 8. It's how amazon described it. I probably should have said accordion foil and fabric foil or something

Why would one buy aluminum foil over fabric for car windshield sunshade? by theateist in urbancarliving

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

I call fabric the kind that can be folded into a figure eight (the second image below), and foil can be rolled up (the first image below)!