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30 April 2024 | 29 replies
Hit up the Goodwill, maybe a Restore.
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27 April 2024 | 0 replies
Creating a consistent theme for the entire house… farmhouseNew drywall and paint interior and exteriorFixing the bamboo hardwood floorsChanging out the light fixtures interior and exteriorPainting and restoring the bathroom vanities Tile paint for the bathroom floors and showersLandscapingChanging out the toilets to eco friendly ones Adding a nest thermostatSealing and patching parts of the roof Drywalling and painting the garage Adding new appliances Staging What was the outcome?
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25 April 2024 | 1 reply
Turns out the the electrical company was repairing a down line and once it was restored it sent a huge surge to the electrical panel.
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23 April 2024 | 14 replies
For the cheaper house, I got the dining chairs from the Habitat for Humanity Restore and they are much better: no cushions, no crossbars to break, etc.
24 April 2024 | 18 replies
We are using up all of the $500 deductible from home insurance to cover water damage restoration.
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22 April 2024 | 4 replies
Consult a Specialist: A structural engineer or a contractor experienced in fire restoration can assess the damage and the quality of the repairs.2.
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16 April 2024 | 0 replies
We'll restore the riparian zone and install year-round water for wildlife (deer, elk, bear, wolves, and more).
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16 April 2024 | 0 replies
I can't make this property easy to get to, but I can steer the habitat restoration with creativity, patience, and sweat equity.
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15 April 2024 | 14 replies
Our society is broken top to bottom, pick any topic.....We just need a reset, like when you do a 'restore' on your computer.
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21 April 2024 | 240 replies
It'll help restore what is left of the company's credibility.If Mr Lau's case is ignored, well, then there is nothing we can do other than repeating: Stay away from "care free hands off" turnkey companies that are selling knob and tube wired houses that are gradually leaning on one side.I hope Mr Lau and OCF can work something out that will help Mr Lau survive this process with the least damage possible.