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My buddy has Legacy brand overhead garage door opener. He is not too handy, so I figured I would help him out, since he is my business partner too. Looks like his safety sensors (kid-catchers, as I call them) went bad due to some moisture issues (and they were old). I think he should skip...

So I am looking into replacing existing forced air heating system in an old 2500 sq. ft. house. I want to put in cooling (either by replacing entire HVAC or by adding on cooling to existing system with additional returns). Since gas is not going to get any cheaper and electricity is not going...

So my realtor mentioned to me these guys http://hightechdormer.com when I talked to her about possibly redoing the dormer in the house we are buying, so we can fit the whole bath. Apparently she had couple of clients who used these guys. They somehow cut off the dormer, raise it and frame it in...

I am looking into adding a bathroom in the attic master bedroom. It does look like they had a toilet at one time in the area where existing dormer is. It is like a 7X7 room there. To put in a bath we definitely need to change roof structure of existing dormer to flat. Neighboring house has...

So looks like my city requires permits to install windows and skylights. My job has zero flexibility during the week (when permit department and inspectors work). So basically I will need to get someone to do this for me. I am new in town, so I bet someone will gouge me. So in the house we...

I am in Somerville, MA and I am looking to put an offer on a nice house with very good bones. It was built in 1910 and has been owned by same lady for 40 years. 1. Is there a list somewhere of house improvements that do not require permits? We are thinking about adding couple of windows...

Anyone here had any experience with the FreeWatt system? For those who don't know what it is, check out http://www.climate-energy.com/micro-chp.asp It basicly is a piggy-back to your heating system, but while it generates heat for your home, it also generates electricity. I am really...

We are considering buying a house in Somerville, MA and it has baseboard heat. My wife HATES that kind. I hate window ACs as much. We are probably 2 months away from being ready to make an offer so I am doing some budgeting. House has basement and 3 floors. Total 1400sq ft. with top floor not...