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15 December 2024 | 38 replies
@Jamie BanksI understand there are multiple parties: 1) displaced insurance policy holder (tenants) 2) ALE 3) The company that supplies all the furniture and install the washer and dryer.
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17 December 2024 | 8 replies
Use LVP flooring, it's cheaper than installing new hard wood floors and they're more durable for longevity purposes.
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17 December 2024 | 29 replies
I'm a fan of gated yards and higher-end security doors and will install chain link and even some wood privacy fencing if I think the house/area warrants it.
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15 December 2024 | 10 replies
Quote from @Gregory Chadwell: I wonder if having a lead filter installed on the property might help the situation too?
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14 December 2024 | 13 replies
I ultimately obtained a variance to build 12 townhomes and 18 condos reliant on my hardship case and by agreeing to take responsibility for replacing the retaining wall in a re-designed terrace approach that stepped the wall back from the most immediate neighbors which was a rounding error once applied to the overall project budget.
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16 December 2024 | 4 replies
And preparing a building site and installing a driveway are further considerations if I even decide to build something there.
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12 December 2024 | 2 replies
Because the existing house was too low the developer followed the rough location of the old sewer line and installed a new sewer line to connect to the existing house.
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17 December 2024 | 13 replies
In my devious mind, I thinking like you that I hire a parking attendant, install gates and charge an entrance fee if I bought it.
16 December 2024 | 8 replies
One way to get tax benefits while you're living there could be installing solar panels or upgrading the energy efficiency of the home.
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14 December 2024 | 15 replies
Perhaps refinish existing wood floors rather than install new LVP to save money.