Recent content by MassWineGuy

He has a crew. I’ll definitely call the insurance agent.

I met with a gutter specialist to repair my copper gutters. He showed me his liability insurance, but he doesn’t have workmen’s comp. Should I definitely not hire him because of this?

The frame on one of my exterior doors has rotted in two corners. The door is fine. Is it always necessary to replace the door and frame together? Would doing so be less labor than just the frame? Also, any suggestions for a replacement door and needed? Anything decent under $500? Thank you for...

This seems to be more than I’m capable of so I’m going to hire someone.

My house has a few corners where I need to fix rotten clapboards and trim. Whatever qualities a skilled carpenter has, I am the exact opposite. How do I saw and remove these boards with some precision? I’ve tried a reciprocating saw and a keyhole saw. Neither worked well. Would an oscillating...

So that would be secure and weather tight? Thank you very much.

If you pull the edges with your fingers to enlarge it, I think you can see what I mean.

Don’t know. They did install a ridge vent.

First, make a solution of water, bleach and tsp to clean off and kill the visible mold (many solution recipes online). Then prime with Zinnser Mold Killing primer. I did all this to the ceiling of my screened in back porch. Haven’t seen any mold since.

Ok! I got a new roof with GAF Architectural shingles from a roofer I felt good about. Still do. Except... The ridge(s) don’t have end caps. I asked and he told me it’s not essential in terms of weather sealing/leaks, etc. Is that true or should I insist that he adds them. I still owe him for...

Some are telling me that the sub contractors they use each carry workmen’s comp as independent contractors so the main contractor doesn’t need it. Sounds a bit bogus.

Thank you! I didn’t know about having my name listed on the insurance.

My two story Colonial needs a new roof. Asphalt shingles. I don’t know anyone who can recommend a roofer. What should I look for and what questions should I ask? Since I don’t plan to stay in the house more than another 20 years if that, what’s good, better and best in terms of cost and...

We diluted the line enough to not get hurt. Will snake away. Thanks!

Our kitchen sink stopped draining. No amount of lye, Draino, etc. helped. When we unhooked things underneath, we saw nothing so followed the line to the basement. I unscrewed a small round plug on the side of the pvc pipe and a gusher of dirty water fell out. After reconnecting it and replacing...