Q. We interviewed three contractors for a spring project, and one kept talking about switching to using spray foam insulation. Is it better because it costs a lot more?
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By Monte Leeper
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12/24/15
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Q. We interviewed three contractors for a spring project, and one kept talking about switching to using spray foam insulation. Is it better because it costs a lot more?
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By Monte Leeper
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12/18/15
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Q. We interviewed three contractors for a spring project, and one kept talking about switching to using spray foam insulation. Is it better because it costs a lot more?
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By Monte Leeper
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12/11/15
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Q. I thought our pre-fab house would be a better choice, since it was factory-built and went together quickly and easily when it was delivered. Now we have cracks in the ceilings . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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12/3/15
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Q. I don’t know if you can help me soon enough, but my contractor has been a no-show, and the employees seem to be doing whatever they want, even using my refrigerator and telephone — a lot. They insulated the back extension we put on, and I’m sure it’s wrong . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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11/25/15
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Q. We just moved in, and want to add to the back of the kitchen, put bedrooms over the garage and finish the half-basement. I’m handy enough to do the lighter work like electric, insulation and finishes, but the heavy work would take me too long.
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By Monte Leeper
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11/20/15
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Q. We’re selling our house, bought in 1973 when we were a young couple and excited to own our first (and only) home. Nobody told us about open permits, which our attorney just told us about. We don’t understand.
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By Monte Leeper
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11/13/15
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Q. It may seem strange to ask, but my wife and I have been hearing a lot of creaking in our old house and have no explanation for it. It can happen on a perfectly still night, with no wind, and sometimes there are even banging sounds and crackling noises.
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By Monte Leeper
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11/5/15
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Q. We just decided to add a second floor and already have problems. We can’t get a contractor to give us an estimate, we can’t find an architect who calls back and the couple we spoke with won’t use the plans we got from the previous owner.
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By Monte Leeper
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10/29/15
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Q. Last week I wrote that the New York Rising program could have been more organized, and since we managed to avoid being flooded by Hurricane Joaquin, we have the opportunity . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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10/23/15
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