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Faelwolf t1_jdavvus wrote
Reply to LPT: If you need a document notarized, don't go to a law firm. Go on Kijiji or Craigslist and some lawyer will do it for $10. by fliegende_Scheisse
I go to my local city hall. Notary, fax, copies, and certified copies are all free. Don't know if other small towns offer those services, but worth checking.
DievBomD t1_jdavs77 wrote
CpuJunky t1_jdavp1m wrote
Reply to LPT: If you need a document notarized, don't go to a law firm. Go on Kijiji or Craigslist and some lawyer will do it for $10. by fliegende_Scheisse
Your bank will have people to do it, $20 or less usually.
curiosityshop t1_jdavlia wrote
Reply to LPT: If you need a document notarized, don't go to a law firm. Go on Kijiji or Craigslist and some lawyer will do it for $10. by fliegende_Scheisse
We go to our bank. They notarized docs for free.
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keepthetips t1_jdaveih wrote
Reply to LPT: If you need a document notarized, don't go to a law firm. Go on Kijiji or Craigslist and some lawyer will do it for $10. by fliegende_Scheisse
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Lakusvt t1_jdav23d wrote
Reply to comment by IsPhil in LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
Ya and get billed out the ass for extra work
jordan31483 t1_jdas85d wrote
Reply to LPT: don't assume dishonesty or malice. You and others' lives will be much happier. by Alcoraiden
I have a friend who approaches every situation under the assumption someone is going to screw him. His mindset is everyone is a crook until they prove they're not. It's unhealthy.
MauiRome t1_jdaqsg4 wrote
Reply to comment by Randodude5412 in LPT Request: How to stop Medicare scam calls from India by PoundRoutine2503
it doesn't work at all
Solid-Question-3952 t1_jdaobe2 wrote
Reply to LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
This is maybe the best LPT I've actually seen. Well done.
drae- t1_jdal9l5 wrote
Reply to comment by onegunzo in LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
I literally run a small construction company that builds homes.
PoundRoutine2503 OP t1_jdaj4c0 wrote
Reply to comment by Vali32 in LPT Request: How to stop Medicare scam calls from India by PoundRoutine2503
Tried that. Also acted super interested a couple of times to waste as much of their time as possible. Asked them to take me off the list. Registered for federal do not call. Told them I don't speak English. Acted like a total perv. Explained to them that I don't qualify for Medicaid. No luck. The only thing that has sort of worked is downloading my carriers app to block obvious solicitor numbers. Doesn't do anything for spoofed numbers though.
HinSoCal t1_jdaigt5 wrote
Check your caulking around any areas that get wet or wiped down often & recaulk. I just redid mine- much cheaper to do it than repair a water leak, especially if you’re in a condo & it impacts your neighbor in the unit under! Kitchen counters, under mounted sinks, laundry room, bathroom vanities & tub / showers are all areas to inspect. Remove the old caulk, apply new & let it dry at least 24 hours.
Also replace your AC filter at least 2x a year to make your AC system last longer. If your filter is clogged your system has to work harder & damn, those things get pricy!
ChrisGeritol t1_jdahdsz wrote
Reply to LPT - If you're having sex for the first time with someone bring a large and normal sized condom by SrLlemington
It is the guy's responsibility to bring condoms. If he doesn't, keep your legs closed.
ChrisGeritol t1_jdagqxw wrote
Reply to LPT: when you get a speeding ticket, pay slightly more than the ticketed amount and it will never be sent to your insurance agency. by [deleted]
r/MoronsAreGullible is over there. Make sure to post the warning that Facebook can use your photos if you don't post a meaningless bunch of nonsense. You'll be their king.
onegunzo t1_jdaeis3 wrote
Reply to comment by drae- in LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
So I've built a number of homes with different builders. They have all let me go through - off hours.
drae- t1_jdad7ad wrote
Reply to comment by onegunzo in LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
No, it doesn't.
Because: liability and bank loans.
You need to have insurance to maintain your loan. If you invite the untrained public into your job site and they hurt themselves you're Fucked. Jobsites are inherently dangerous, especially to untrained people unfamiliar with them. No one takes that risk. Sure your insurance might pay out, or they might not and your sued for the property the bank has a mortgage on, and you can't even sell the house you were building and will never finish while you're bogged down in court dealing with insurance claims.
That doesn't even begin to get into the troubles inherent in letting the customer see how the sausage is made.
Note: the situation is very different if you already own the land and hired someone to build on it. Then you're the owner and it's your prerogative.
Sylvurphlame t1_jdad2tu wrote
Reply to comment by 50bucksback in LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
Mesh Wi-Fi networks for the win, but having in-wall Ethernet connections between critical areas will just make that even better.
If I ever find myself building a house, I’m straight up building a wiring closet in some central location. And I’m running Ethernet to critical rooms, non metalic piping so I can draw it though with magnets. I’ve seen some fun YouTube videos.
FlyingBearSquid t1_jdacq8h wrote
Reply to comment by TarondorIX in LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
Blueprints won’t show actual locations of pipes, ducts, conduits, etc. That stuff always ends up being design-build and the construction plans won’t show that unless you have someone create as-built drawings while you are under construction.
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carlossantanam t1_jda8d4k wrote
Reply to LPT: Tip on the subtotal by boomeroni123
it's unbelievable how you americans allow this tipping culture to exist. it is so stupid
onegunzo t1_jda6v47 wrote
Reply to comment by drae- in LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
Having a good relationship with the builder will ensure you can get access.
underwater-sunlight t1_jda59pc wrote
Reply to comment by IsPhil in LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
Anything you can do for future proofing should be considered. We have a self contained annexe for the inlaws. They like to decorate and move things around. I had the sockets and aerial ports for tv and everything that goes with it duplicated in the opposite corner of their living room - they swapped their living room around 3 times in the first year and without hiding cables under the carpet
R8erfrankie t1_jd9y0uf wrote
Reply to LPT: If you're buying a house still under construction, photograph everything before the sheetrock goes up. Knowing exactly where the pipes, wires, and ducts are may prove invaluable some day, and even if you never use them the next owner will appreciate it. by Needleroozer
Also, insulate every wall. Will feel like a proper house instead of a hollow box where you hear everything.
thakubla t1_jdavyov wrote
Reply to LPT: If you need a document notarized, don't go to a law firm. Go on Kijiji or Craigslist and some lawyer will do it for $10. by fliegende_Scheisse
Just go to any bank branch. Many of the bankers there are notaries and will do it for free