I like the hp specter x360 with Linux installed as the OS

I feel like installing cameras which I have access to is illegal.

Should I install a dehumidifier in the basement?

Do you spend the money on a house meter, get a sub meter installed?

Are there special financing sources that could make it worthwhile to set aside some of the residential units for low income housing or put solar on the rooftops or . . . ?

I was discussing space requirements just now with the installation crew. 

Work is pretty basic, mostly wall repair and paint, some hardwood refinishing, installation of new toilet, and vanity, refinishing of a tub and removal of vines from the stucco on the outside of the home.

I had my regular plumbing company install my first submeter.

. $300/monthGrass/snow - quoted by a local company at $274/month (1800 for snow for the year, 1500 for grass for the year) Insurance - $140/month (got a great rate not cheap insurance) The heat source and hot water is natural gas, New furnaces and water heaters installed in 2015. 

No need to highlight that I never should have signed--I am aware and there is a HUGE back story as to why I did that is not significant to the question at hand.Due to frequent flooding, we were planning to have an overhead sewer line installed, as well as a sump pit for the basement plumbing, an ejector pit for the upstairs/exterior water that was leading to the flooding, and tying in the downspouts to the mainline at the front exterior of the house underground.The project, which was estimated to last about 15-20 days, took more like 10-11 full days.