I found this tool works great, but takes a lot more muscle to work (to squeeze the copper ring closed).

Although those have some nice thermal mass properties.Windows and ceilings usually account for about 1/2 of energy loss from a construction standpoint.

When LLs or PMs charge ridiculous non refundable fees the masses start yelling and the lawmakers listen. 

I believe in a free market, but if the government does not believe in a free market, the government should be the one paying the associated costs.I believe the reason for rent control is not because the politicians believe it results in positive long term benefits but because the mass of constituents who are reacting to sometimes large rent increases believe it is a good thing. 

Any place where tourism is the mass industry will have a tough year.

I am willing to wait until one comes along that may not seem appealing to the masses but has a value add not everyone will see.

The key to stopping sound is mass -> air -> mass.

I would try very hard to find a way around it, like finding a different place for their short-term rental needs.When I was a Realtor in Mass, I helped someone to buy a home. 

I told them the black mark was where the door was closing against the door, but they still made me pay $350 to test for mold.Since inspectors represent the buyers, I think they are biased and flex their muscles far too much.

Seems kind of over-the-top, though.I think they and other companies do something where you can send out mass texts but it comes from a local number.