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Bryan Beal COVID-19 vs. Basic Freedoms
30 September 2021 | 321 replies
And she was yelling such things without HER mask, or face shield, latex gloves, plastic rain suit, or hair net.So many people know Zero about a virus, let alone how to protect themselves from one.My mom stays home.
Nicholas Creahan Do tenants really get their own appliances?
9 September 2022 | 28 replies
I agree that newer appliances are using cheaper parts for sure - more plastics than metal - but basic appliances by name brand companies without frills are still ridiculously reliable.
Jim Hartmann Drafty windows
3 January 2016 | 7 replies
I pay utilities on several of the multi units and over the last couple years have placed plastic sheeting on the outside of the windows during the winter months to help with heating and lower costs.Talking to a relative recently it was mentioned that this could be a safety issue if someone were to have a fire.
Justin Bautista Tenant put 38 holes in a room - take their security deposit?
3 April 2020 | 57 replies
Buy ready mix spackle from HD and a plastic 2" putty knife, run the spackle across the holes.
Bastian Kneuse Septic System - Deal Breaker?
8 June 2020 | 63 replies
But If you already have a deep well that's plastic casing, well pumps arent too horrible cost wise to replace. 9/10 times a well breaks down it's the pressure switch which is like a 15 minute repair.
Meena Balaji German roaches - tardy tenants
31 July 2017 | 17 replies
Give them a heads up before doing treatment with what the pest guy says needs to be done,, trash, put food items in plastic containers,, ect.If they don't comply give them notice to move, non- compliance with terms of lease, cleanliness. this could infest your entire building, and I would have pest guy treat all neighboring apartments. 
Matt Higgins Mouse in the house and taking advice
10 February 2020 | 39 replies
Peanut butter on glue traps, check the traps daily or you will hear the little guy fussing and fighting to get free, use a plastic shopping bag or two as a glove to pick up and wrap in the glue trap with mouse still on it in the bag and tie that in a knot, then proceed to step on him or give him a fast swing and slam on the side of the trash can, then dispose of the dead vermin.The poison, is not always attractive bait and then they can die in your place and smell, or be eaten by other animals that we don't want to kill(owls, bobcats, pet cats and/or dogs)About a dozen kills to my credit.
Tanner Waite Jacksonville
28 January 2017 | 18 replies
Newer Houses will have plastic which won't corrode.
Mark Fedorov Awash in washing machine quarters
6 November 2019 | 15 replies
They gave me a large plastic bag what holds 50 lbs of quarters (it is some sort of security bag), I weigh out 50 lbs of quarters, fill the bag, drop them off at the bank about 3 times a year, they credit my account $1,000.
Sam Leon Multi-family trash cart set out to curb side for collection
12 April 2018 | 10 replies
All are plastic wheeled carts, and you have to roll them like 15 feet to the curb by 6am on collection day, and take them back at the end of the day.I have tried various approaches with mixed results.Allowing it to overflow results in trash being thrown into the wrong cart, or stacked outside, attracting possums, raccoons, squirrels, lizards, stray cats to rip them apart and cause a mess.Do you leave it to the tenants to work it out on some rotation schedule?