All Forum Posts by: Account Closed
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Post: Should I redo this kitchen?
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For a rental, it looks fine to me. But your question is answered by doing the math.
Post: How Can I Solve This Contractor Issue
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- Raleigh, NC
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What does your contract say? What was the reason given for the delay? Was it unreasonable? Is he a GC? Did he pull the permit?
I think you should have first resolved things with the original guy before bringing in someone else. Otherwise, it creates all kinds of problems for all the parties...as you're now seeing.
At this point, try to settle things with the first guy as best you can.
Post: Dishwasher questions
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- Raleigh, NC
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@Freeman Schultz It would probably be best for you to go to one of the 'big box' stores and have them install it. It's not terribly hard to do (should take less than an hour) but there are a few tricky details and if you haven't done it before, it's better to hire it out.
Post: mistake over fridge could cost sale
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- Raleigh, NC
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And the king said, “Bring me a sword.” So a sword was brought before the king. And the king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” (1 Kings 3:24-25, ESV). Oh wait.....
Post: Pine (maybe?) Wood Floors 1x6 - What should I do?
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- Raleigh, NC
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@Kimberly H. As long as the boards are solid and the wear layer is not too shallow, you should be able to sand & refinish this floor. The nails should be set first.
Try to find another refinisher; it sounds as if these guys just didn't want to do it.
Post: Whose responsibility to empty septic?
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- Raleigh, NC
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Originally posted by @Marci Stein:
Because they are the ones filling it.
Yes but they are paying you rent for the privelage to do so. It's the cost of doing business.
Post: CAN lights in bedrooms instead of ceiling fans?
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- Raleigh, NC
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Originally posted by @Johann Jells:
Originally posted by @Mike F.:
Why install multiple can lights when a single surface mounted ceiling light will do the trick for 10% of the cost, unless you're going for a high end look of course?
My thought too. I hate cans, they've become the default ugly lighting everywhere. I buy cheap fans at Walmart for $50-60, they look great, sell the place, and I've had no maintenance issues. Same in the kitchen, I've been running a wire from the ceiling box to the cabs and installing cheap LED under cabinet lighting that goes on with the overhead.
When everything you use is "cheap" does that mean your sale price is cheap too?
Post: NC Property Manager isn't paying Landlord rent collected
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- Raleigh, NC
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What "pain"? What "suffering"?
Post: Hollow Core Vs. Solid Doors
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- Raleigh, NC
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I always go with solid. They are more durable and easier to fix or adjust. Plus they look and feel better. I use them on closets too; I hate bi-fold doors!
Post: Whose responsibility to empty septic?
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- Raleigh, NC
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@Marci Stein It's your house. Why would you expect a tenant to be responsible for emptying your septic tank?