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Forum: General Discussion 12-25-2024, 02:49 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,065
Posted By secondcurve
Actually, I think you are paying taxes on a...

Actually, I think you are paying taxes on a valuable piece of land. There is only so much waterfront and two acre lots with 175 feet of frontage and multiple foot prints are much sought after. It...
Forum: General Discussion 12-25-2024, 09:57 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,065
Posted By secondcurve
I agree with your assessment. I’ve never heard...

I agree with your assessment. I’ve never heard anyone say anything bad about Brooksby and I have friends whose parents are there and they all say positive things about the community so it is highly...
Forum: General Discussion 12-24-2024, 03:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,065
Posted By secondcurve
The one hidden danger with places like brooksby...

The one hidden danger with places like brooksby is you aren’t actually buying a condo. Said another way there is no security for your “buy in”. If Brooksby goes bust you have an unsecured...
Forum: General Discussion 12-17-2024, 07:36 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 7,065
Posted By secondcurve
The recession during the pandemic was actually...

The recession during the pandemic was actually just two months! Length of the recession aside, your point is well taken. I’m not wishing for a recession but when one hits many things will be reset...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 11-25-2024, 09:14 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,142
Posted By secondcurve
I have another property that is closer to the...

I have another property that is closer to the water so I brought the technician there after the tank removal for evaluation. He tapped around the tank and said it seemed solid. He estimated it was...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 11-25-2024, 04:19 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,142
Posted By secondcurve
I’m not sure how it would have played out and...

I’m not sure how it would have played out and thankfully I’ll never know. The guy mentioned if the tank had failed to gain access to the contaminated soil the cottage likely would have been torn...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 11-25-2024, 05:01 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,142
Posted By secondcurve
Thanks for the CommTank referral. They gave me a...

Thanks for the CommTank referral. They gave me a competitive quote. I went with a local contractor whose name I received through Eastern Propane because he was able to get the job done earlier. He...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 11-17-2024, 09:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,142
Posted By secondcurve
Right now I’m trying to find that supplier to...

Right now I’m trying to find that supplier to remove the tank. I’m not taking out the tank to put in propane although that is a possibility. I’m taking out the tank because it is old and I’m afraid...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 11-17-2024, 04:16 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,142
Posted By secondcurve
Thanks. It isn’t underground but it is in a...

Thanks. It isn’t underground but it is in a crawl space on dirt so maybe the fire department will need to be involved? I’ll leave that to the contractor. If anyone has a contractor recommendation...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 11-16-2024, 04:44 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,142
Posted By secondcurve
That makes sense. However, I assume the...

That makes sense. However, I assume the contractor might coordinate this review with the fire department?
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 11-16-2024, 01:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,142
Posted By secondcurve
Oil Tank Removal and Installation

Hello

Does anyone have a recommendation for the removal and installation of a home heating oil tank in the Wolfeboro area?

Thanks
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 09-03-2024, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,873
Posted By secondcurve
Yes. You are correct. It is definitely more...

Yes. You are correct. It is definitely more expensive. I thought about an alternative but I am trying to do it correctly for the long term so my children don’t have to deal with a rebuild in the...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-31-2024, 11:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,873
Posted By secondcurve
Would you mind expanding on the range of quotes...

Would you mind expanding on the range of quotes you received?


Thanks,
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-31-2024, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,873
Posted By secondcurve
Hi Tom: The blocks are compromised at this...

Hi Tom:

The blocks are compromised at this point and it need to go. Are materials for a chimney expensive? It seems to me most of the cost is labor. I had a similar job done during the...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-30-2024, 06:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,873
Posted By secondcurve
Mason for Chimney Rebuild

Hello:

I have a block chimney that needs to be ripped down and replaced with a brick chimney. I also need the chimney cricket rebuilt. The inside fireplace box appears salvageable. Any mason...
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2024, 07:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,161
Posted By secondcurve
Maybe we need to handle it like Singapore handles...

Maybe we need to handle it like Singapore handles littering? Public a55 whippings. It’s amazing how clean Singapore is and how everyone knows the law!
Forum: General Discussion 08-11-2024, 07:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,161
Posted By secondcurve
I agree that most people will do the right thing....

I agree that most people will do the right thing. However, there are individuals who are uninformed and don’t realize what they are doing. And then there is a cohort who doesn’t give a damn and...
Forum: General Discussion 08-10-2024, 08:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,586
Posted By secondcurve
Is there a bloom or is this a false alarm? ...

Is there a bloom or is this a false alarm?

Thanks
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-05-2024, 01:34 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,699
Posted By secondcurve
So you don’t think it is appropriate to ask for...

So you don’t think it is appropriate to ask for the number of hours needed to complete a job or the cost of materials?

Thanks
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-05-2024, 04:31 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,699
Posted By secondcurve
If you don’t have any productive input to the...

If you don’t have any productive input to the question asked I’d suggest you refrain from comment.
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-04-2024, 06:56 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,699
Posted By secondcurve
30% to the bottom line is not seen in many...

30% to the bottom line is not seen in many businesses. That is a huge profit. Think about it, a $3,000,000 revenue company’s owner would make $900,000! That doesn’t happen often.
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-04-2024, 06:52 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,699
Posted By secondcurve
Does the average contractor break out his...

Does the average contractor break out his proposal by labor, materials, mark up, etc.?
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-04-2024, 06:49 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,699
Posted By secondcurve
I wasn’t talking island construction. I do...

I wasn’t talking island construction. I do understand the point though that there is travel, set-up time, etc.

Thanks
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-03-2024, 12:17 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,699
Posted By secondcurve
Is it typically 15% for labor and material plus...

Is it typically 15% for labor and material plus 15% for
overhead? I’m trying to back into a quote and I want to understand what is standard/reasonable.

Thanks again
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 08-03-2024, 11:14 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 12,699
Posted By secondcurve
Contractor Profit

What is a reasonable markup on material and labor for a contractor on a home renovation project? Also, do folks see any signs of slowdown in the Lakes Region for construction/renovation demand?
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