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All Forum Posts by: Richard Fields

Richard Fields has started 16 posts and replied 236 times.

Post: Will this remove bed bugs?

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

I got rid of them with diatomaceous earth. First I got a box spring cover which you'll want to leave on and unopened for over a year, then I sprayed the earth all over, along baseboards, under furniture custions, under the mattress, on the mattress, everywhere. It was coincidence that when I did this I went away for a couple weeks, but when I came back, no bed bugs. It's been over a year they haven't come back. It was a hell of a mess cleaning that stuff up though. Ruined a vaccume and a shop vac, but definitely worth it. I think the earth cost around 20 bucks

Post: Philadelphia- Ever had to evict a tenant?

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

I haven't done it yet, but I'm about to. My lawyer charges $650 plus $250 court cost plus I think the sheriffs fee is about $200 and my lawyer said it takes about 30 days

Post: Click-lock Flooring In Bathroom?

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

I didn't but I took up The old flooring

Post: What is the best flooring for a small rental?

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

I've used one from Home Depot that was good, but I forget the brand. The other one that I'd recommend over Home Depot was Tranquility from Lumber Liquidators. It was just as good and cheaper

Post: House with non grounded outlets

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

In Pa. If there's no ground you just need to use 2 prong outlets. If you install a GFCI with no ground it just has to be labeled NO GROUND AVAILABLE. THE GFCI outlet usually comes with little stickers that say that

Post: What is the best flooring for a small rental?

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

Agree with Brandon. Vinyl plank is the way to go. It holds up and if you use the click together type it's practically waterproof. I've done 2 baths and a kitchen with it and had no problems. Even when they overflowed the toilet

Post: How do YOU remove bed bugs?

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

I used Diotomatious Earth. That's probly spelled wrong, but it works and it's cheap. Only problem is it takes time, and makes one hellacious mess that will kill whatever you vacuum it up with. I did it and they never came back. Cost me less then 50 bucks, and another 40 for a new shop vac

Post: Is Glued down Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring a good option

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

All I use is the floating click lock LVP. I put it in a kitchen 2 years ago in a first floor rental and a pipe burst in the unit above it flooding the kitchen a couple months later. No damage at all to the floor

Post: Flooring suggestion ? Luxury Vinyl Tile vs Laminate

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

I used the interlocking in a first floor kitchen in my triplex. I had a pipe break in the unit above it and flooded the kitchen. There was no damage at all to the floor. It's been about 2 years now and haven't had any problems with it. It's all I use now

Post: Contractor Recommendations-Philadelphia, 19124 area

Richard FieldsPosted
  • HVAC mechanic
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posts 241
  • Votes 57

I see someone named their contractor. I didnt know if that was allowed. The roofer is MR Lewis roofing