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I love my Little Giant. Costco occasionally puts theirs on sale. If you only want one ladder in the house that’s the one to get.
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Ugh bad news. I was cleaning out the basement this morning and I sat down on some carpet to work on a laptop and when I got up I noticed my butt was wet. The middle of our house, along an interior wall, I noticed probably 1/8 an inch of standing water. It's been raining pretty heavy the past 3 or so days, but I don't see any rain coming down any walls and it isn't running down into the sewer, it's right behind my water heater in fact, but I'm trying not to get freaked out about what's going on here. https://imgur.com/axTrQGr
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May 21, 2018 14:47
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Is there a downspout on the other side of that wall?
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May 21, 2018 14:54
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Ghostnuke posted:Is there a downspout on the other side of that wall? No that's an interior wall. The other side of it is a carpeted space in my main basement area. It's essentially "the middle of the house." Neither the drain nearby nor the sump pump seem to be misbehaving.
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May 21, 2018 14:57
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:Ugh bad news. I was cleaning out the basement this morning and I sat down on some carpet to work on a laptop and when I got up I noticed my butt was wet. The middle of our house, along an interior wall, I noticed probably 1/8 an inch of standing water. It's been raining pretty heavy the past 3 or so days, but I don't see any rain coming down any walls and it isn't running down into the sewer, it's right behind my water heater in fact, but I'm trying not to get freaked out about what's going on here. I'm no expert but have you checked your water heater?
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May 21, 2018 15:02
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My FIL is a plumber so I'm going to see if he has some time later today to come by and have a look at the water heater. That's my worry also, but it might be better (?) than groudwater seepage? I don't know how this works, I don't know how ANY of this works!
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May 21, 2018 15:05
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When I had to replace my hot water heater I think it was around ~$800 installed. In terms of poo poo that can go wrong replacing a hot water heater is cheap and easy as long as there isn't a bunch of water damage. To me it seems like the best case scenario
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May 21, 2018 15:11
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Shark bites also make swapping out a water heater a no brain necessary activity for scrubs like myself.
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May 21, 2018 15:12
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EAT FASTER!!!!!! posted:My FIL is a plumber so I'm going to see if he has some time later today to come by and have a look at the water heater. That's my worry also, but it might be better (?) than groudwater seepage? Water heater is infinitely better than the outside coming in.
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May 21, 2018 15:22
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Attic insulation (spray foam): hire a professional, or learn to do it myself by reading guides and watching YouTube videos?
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May 21, 2018 17:17
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enraged_camel posted:Attic insulation (spray foam): hire a professional, or learn to do it myself by reading guides and watching YouTube videos? I got 3 bids and ended up hiring someone for not very much more than it would have cost me to DIY, and I didn't have to sweat.
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May 21, 2018 17:19
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I’d say it depends entirely on your attic. Mine is 4’ high at the highest point so I said gently caress that and paid a guy.
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May 21, 2018 17:29
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Thank Christ it’s he water heater. New one coming tomorrow.
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May 21, 2018 17:46
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Any good ideas to repel rabbits? Not getting official fence quotes until the end of the month and god knows when they'll start. Even then, that just takes care of the inside. I saw some sprays that might work. I like bunnies and all, I'm just getting really tired of coming across their homes while trying to mow.
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May 21, 2018 18:02
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Corgis.
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May 21, 2018 18:05
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I had rabbits in my yard until I got a dog. Never seen one since.
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May 21, 2018 18:10
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enraged_camel posted:Attic insulation (spray foam): hire a professional, or learn to do it myself by reading guides and watching YouTube videos? Why do you think you need spray foam? meat police posted:I like bunnies and all, I'm just getting really tired of coming across their homes while trying to mow. Sounds like the problem might take care of itself.
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May 22, 2018 02:30
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lwoodio posted:Why do you think you need spray foam? According to everything I've read, it's the longest lasting and most efficient form of insulation.
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May 22, 2018 03:10
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lwoodio posted:Sounds like the problem might take care of itself. I guess it's fertilizer by that point either way
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May 22, 2018 03:40
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enraged_camel posted:According to everything I've read, it's the longest lasting and most efficient form of insulation. No, blown in celluose is really the way to go. Way cheaper to do, and you can probably do it yourself (buy a respirator, and you'll need at least one other person, lowes/home depot will rent you the machine for free if you buy enough insulation). No benefit to spray foam in the attic when you'd have to pull out all the existing insulation to do it... Just make sure you do air sealing first. We ended up hiring someone to do all of it, because the state had a rebate program that essentially made it free when we upgraded the furnace/hvac (from their previous 25+ year old models). On an unrelated note, I was screaming at the neighbors "landscaper" (read: nephew with a commercial lawn mower) today. For some time now (3-4 years?) he's been cutting through our ruined chain link fence (the PO never bothered fixing it after a tree fell on it) between our yards to get the lawn mower in. I replaced the chain link last weekend... I come home from work today to find he's taken down the newly replaced chain link to get the lawn mower in. Then, he has the balls to say "oh who cuts your grass for you? I can do it for $40"... as if I'd hire him after he decided that taking down a new chain link fence was the best way to get his lawnmower in.
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May 22, 2018 03:58
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devicenull posted:On an unrelated note, I was screaming at the neighbors "landscaper" (read: nephew with a commercial lawn mower) today. For some time now (3-4 years?) he's been cutting through our ruined chain link fence (the PO never bothered fixing it after a tree fell on it) between our yards to get the lawn mower in. I replaced the chain link last weekend... I come home from work today to find he's taken down the newly replaced chain link to get the lawn mower in. You called the police on that, right? That is destruction of property.
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May 22, 2018 13:43
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If he calls the police he has no hope of ever getting along with his neighbors again. So I would say that's a bad move.
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May 22, 2018 14:07
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Does anyone have experience with Hybrid Electric water heaters? Specifically, if they are worth the extra cost in savings? We are looking to replace our VERY old 80-gallon tank soon with a smaller 50-gallon unit. The idea that it helps pull warm/moist air out of the space is appealing as our basement can be on the humid side. I understand it's a bit more involved than your normal install but my brother-in-law is a plumber so it's not a major concern. There are only 2 of us with 1 bathroom, rarely do we shower back-to-back.
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May 22, 2018 14:25
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SpartanIvy posted:If he calls the police he has no hope of ever getting along with his neighbors again. So I would say that's a bad move. You talk to them first, but if they're going to respond that it's not a problem, it's time to make it a problem because it is literally a criminal act.
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May 22, 2018 14:29
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I have a quote to install two mini splits in my house. The quote is 4k and doesnt include the condenser or wall unit, so basically labor. Running 2x 50 foot 120v to an external disconnect box, 2 x 25 linesets. One of the linesets will be ran to the second floor via the first floor exterior wall. Sounds about right?
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May 22, 2018 15:22
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Have you not gotten multiple quotes? Also prices are different in different states and countries.
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May 22, 2018 16:21
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I am getting a second quote tomorrow. Yea, guess you're right - this was a dumb question. I'm in NY so it's probably about right though.
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May 22, 2018 16:31
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Who do I talk to in order to get ventilators installed in my two bathrooms (that currently have none)? Electrician? HVAC? Both bathrooms have windows so I'm hoping I can get away with installing wall-mounted units, but I'm also told ceiling fans are better. Thoughts?
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May 22, 2018 16:58
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enraged_camel posted:Who do I talk to in order to get ventilators installed in my two bathrooms (that currently have none)? Electrician? HVAC? HVAC is a good place to start. Our local plumber does stuff like that.
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Sepist posted:I have a quote to install two mini splits in my house. The quote is 4k and doesnt include the condenser or wall unit, so basically labor. Running 2x 50 foot 120v to an external disconnect box, 2 x 25 linesets. One of the linesets will be ran to the second floor via the first floor exterior wall. Sounds about right? Elephanthead posted:Have you not gotten multiple quotes? Also prices are different in different states and countries. Sepist posted:I am getting a second quote tomorrow. Yea, guess you're right - this was a dumb question. I'm in NY so it's probably about right though. Not only regionally, but just between individual contractors. It's common to quote a price based on how busy they are at the time/how badly they need the work/what the profit margin would be relative to other jobs rather than just some fixed labor rate. If one guy has his next month booked up and will need to pull extra hours, or if the job is small enough relative to the work that they usually do that the profit margin will be reduced then you might pay significantly more compared to another contractor who is otherwise identical in skill and reputation. enraged_camel posted:Who do I talk to in order to get ventilators installed in my two bathrooms (that currently have none)? Electrician? HVAC? I'd go with someone familiar with HVAC -- they'll be familiar with the wiring needs and will have more experience cutting holes in your house and sealing them up properly. I don't know about ceiling versus wall in terms of efficacy, but a ceiling unit can hide between the joists and so be a bit larger than one that sits on the exterior wall (quieter/better CFM). The one gotcha about a wall unit will be where the exhaust is relative to things like the roof line -- you want to make sure the hot/humid exhaust can clear the eaves. May not be a concern depending on your house.
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May 22, 2018 17:40
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Thanks guys. 
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May 22, 2018 17:51
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baquerd posted:You called the police on that, right? That is destruction of property. His "reasoning" was that he was going to put it back when he was done, and that he thought it was his aunt's fence. He did a poo poo job putting it back, and it's not their fence. Also, I don't really think chain link is designed to be coiled up and rolled back out once a week. I didn't call the police this time, next time I will be. Even ignoring the argument of who's fence it is, he's still trespassing. I really don't want to piss everyone around me off. All the houses here are from the 60s, and except for us, all the original families are still living in them. Meaning everyone knows everyone else, and pissing off the people next door would piss off at least the 6-8 different houses here.
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May 23, 2018 02:04
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enraged_camel posted:Thanks guys. Well, I called three HVAC companies and none of them were willing to take the job. I guess bathroom ventilation doesn't pay enough to make it worth it, when they can be doing "real" HVAC stuff.
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May 23, 2018 02:44
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enraged_camel posted:Well, I called three HVAC companies and none of them were willing to take the job. I guess bathroom ventilation doesn't pay enough to make it worth it, when they can be doing "real" HVAC stuff. At least around me, this is rapidly approaching peak HVAC "omg it's 100 degrees and my air conditioning doesn't work". I'd suggest a generic handyman, this isn't really a terribly specialized thing.
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devicenull posted:At least around me, this is rapidly approaching peak HVAC "omg it's 100 degrees and my air conditioning doesn't work". Well, they'll have to cut a hole in the bathroom ceiling, then run a duct through the attic, cut another hole in the outer wall and install the exhaust. Sounds complicated to me, but I'm obviously not an expert. I'll keep looking.
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May 23, 2018 03:23
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Any GC/handyman can do this. You don’t need an HVAC specialist.
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May 23, 2018 04:02
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enraged_camel posted:Well, they'll have to cut a hole in the bathroom ceiling, then run a duct through the attic, cut another hole in the outer wall and install the exhaust. Sounds complicated to me, but I'm obviously not an expert. It's not complicated, that's pretty straightforward.
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May 23, 2018 04:19
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I'm in the Seattle area and the housing prices are pretty much booming. I bought a house new development house for 530k with 10% down last March. At this time Zillow/Redfin it's estimating worth 630k/650k right now. There is a new development 2 blocks from me which are starting at 700k for the same square footage. I want to get PMI taken off, what are the chances that I will have less then 20% equity in the house compared to the Redfin/Zillow estimates? Also if the appraisal says I have more then 20% equity, do I actually need to refinance the loan or do they just drop the PMI? lol internet. fucked around with this message at 08:24 on May 23, 2018 |
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May 23, 2018 08:20
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devicenull posted:It's not complicated, that's pretty straightforward. It IS DIYable if you are so motivated.
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lol internet. posted:I'm in the Seattle area and the housing prices are pretty much booming. People in Florida were putting down deposits and building spec homes in developments to sell for 20% profit 10 months later. I wonder why that stopped around 2009? I don't think house appreciation will wipe out your PMI, call your lender, but you might be able to refi and do it.
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