Q. We’re having problems with our contractor and architect. They don’t agree on things, and we feel like we’re stuck in between their disagreements over . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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1/20/17
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Q. We’re having problems with the contractor and the architect now that our work has started. The contractor says the plans are incomplete and don’t show . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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4/28/16
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Q. Sometimes you sound really pessimistic about trusting builders. It has made us very concerned about doing the window replacement, re-siding and roofing we need. Should we interview more than three contractors . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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4/8/16
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Q. We did construction about five years ago and had water problems immediately. Our children’s bedrooms are cold in the winter and the ceilings have stained . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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9/17/15
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Q. I hope you can give me advice about choosing a contractor. My neighbor had work done, and the contractors promised to be on a schedule — even promised to work every day except Sundays. Right from the start that didn’t happen . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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8/5/15
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Q. I’m trying to understand why I didn’t pass my inspection for my deck and front steps with no railings, and also my stairs and moving a wall near my front door.
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5/14/15
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A Hurricane Sandy Storm Recovery Resource Fair will be held at Kennedy High School in Bellmore on Tuesday, May 26, from 5 to 9 p.m.
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5/13/15
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Merrick Library employees, Chamber of Commerce members and local officials gathered on March 27 at the Merrick Library Wing, 2369 Merrick Ave., a block south of the main library, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the opening of its new business center.
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4/8/15
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The Merrick Library is opening a business center at which independent contractors such as academic tutors and financial advisers can meet with clients, or job prospects can engage in online interviews
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3/5/15
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Q. We consider ourselves smart consumers and really check out everything before making a final decision, but faced with construction, we’re trying to understand what things should be our responsibility and which should be provided by our contractor . . .
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11/6/14
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