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🆘 Homeowner Help: “A sub urinated down a freaking HVAC vent in one of the bathrooms. Who the f does that??? It reaks! We have a port a potty on site. No way to identify who.
We have had flooring primarily in. How do we fix this?”
The homeowner used a blue light to confirm, and they definitely did. So crazy people would this man. Luckily her GC is doing his best to handle the situation.
Any crazy issues happen like this on your build?

u/BuilderBrigade — 9 days ago
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Finishing A Crawlspace

I would like to finish this crawlspace. Initially, I’m wanted it to be another room. However, it appears that the footings and the block wall begin about halfway.

It is filled with a sand clay mixture, that, if I remove, it would probably cause issues for the foundation.

Is there a way to remove it and make this a full-size room?

Otherwise, I’m thinking of making it a storage space. I’ll level out the base, put plastic down, put a 4” slab. Then build stud walls, insulate, and drywall.

The entry into this room is a bit tricky. I would have to build a partial block wall on each side of this doorway and then pour concrete stairs going up to the top of the slab.

Please let me know your feedback, advice, and suggestions.

Thank you!

Photos here:
https://www.reddit.com/u/spencercoffman/s/Y2big5DMOp

u/spencercoffman — 11 hours ago
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I used to hate on two dishwasher but honestly I can see how useful they would be. Not to mention if you have a large family or handful of smaller kids running around. What’s your thoughts on two dishwashers? Overkill or awesome?

u/BuilderBrigade — 7 days ago
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A few months ago, the developer of my community dug up the backyard. They had to remove fill that they put in a place where it's not supposed to be per the law. 

Is this hill too close to the foundation of the homes? The back of the red house is about 6 feet from the beginning of the slope and the back of the tan house is about 10-11 feet.

https://postimg.cc/gallery/Hn4ZpQg

Two of the photos are right after they dug up. Another photo is after a bit of grass started to grow.

u/Potential_Flower163 — 6 days ago
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Never worry about the outlet depth…

These adjustable gang boxes are cheap insurance where you’re installing tile or even a something like shiplap. After the outlet is installed, if you end up needing to pull the outlet closer to the finished surface, it only requires a turn of the built in screw.

u/BuilderBrigade — 2 days ago
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🔧 DadDIY Tool Brand Showdown 🔧 What’s the BEST value tool brand right now?

Every dad eventually chooses a side.

Not politically. Spiritually.

You buy one drill…

then suddenly your entire garage becomes:
yellow,
red,
blue,
green,
or “whatever was on sale at Screwfix.”
So let’s settle it.

🛠️** BEST TOOL BRAND FOR**…
🔋 Cordless Drills & Drivers

Choose your champion:
🟨 DeWalt
🟥 Milwaukee
🟦 Makita
🟩 Ryobi
🟧 Bosch
⚫ Hikoki
🟪 Festool
💸 Lidl/Parkside
🤷 “Whatever survives my abuse”

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u/Ajay95A — 1 day ago
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Hello,

I’m in the process of buying a lovely grade two listed property and would like some advice.

The property had a wooden archway added over one of the doors (external). This wasn’t present when the initial application was made for listed building consent to renovate the property - over 40 years ago.

At some point between the original renovation and an application for more work - around 30 years ago - the porch was added. On the drawings it was simply added on to the property, but there was no specific application made for it to be added.

Over time, this archway became rotten and a safety hazard. It was removed between the last sale and now. It was necessary to remove it as it was dangerous.

An application was not made for LBC to remove it. Through enquiries I have asked if this was asked for, and it was since emerged that there was never permission for it to be added.

The vendor has approached the local authority planning team in good faith to clarify the position around this. My solicitor informs me this means we are unable to get an indemnity policy, as the council are now aware.

We are now waiting in limbo for the authority to respond. I think it is incredibly unlikely they will enforce its replacement as it was out of character with the building.

But how long will they likely take to come to a conclusion?
Will they simply say it’s not an issue and provide written confirmation of such - and we can move forward?
What are the likely timescales - I understand planning teams are stretched and not renowned for fast answers.

Does anyone have any experience of this?

I really do not want this to delay the purchase. I have told my solicitor I am satisfied the query is resolved but they appear to still be awaiting a response.

Are there any other routes around this, given that an indemnity is no longer an option?

For clarity, my solicitor has informed me that they may have to inform my lender of this.
My lender and the vendors current lender are the same company.
The property has not been remortgaged since the vendors bought the property.

Thank you in advance.

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u/Educational-Reply16 — 12 days ago