tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post8257097117042271079..comments2024-03-23T18:50:32.902-04:00Comments on Telling Secrets: RenovationElizabeth Kaetonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-30935618206438506442010-06-02T11:38:04.930-04:002010-06-02T11:38:04.930-04:00Elizabeth, your "wee cottage on Rehoboth Bay&...Elizabeth, your "wee cottage on Rehoboth Bay" sounds wonderful, and a sanctuary, renovated or not. I'm wishing I had one now...Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959670952166969809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-63726171281013516932010-06-02T09:05:36.082-04:002010-06-02T09:05:36.082-04:00My husband works in this segment of construction, ...My husband works in this segment of construction, i.e. home repair and remodeling, and is forever going behind some fly by night group or person and cleaning up messes. He has checked the BBB, and you're right sometimes it is hit or miss. But, you've done the best thing to get personal referrals. Maybe I'll call them to come up north to do the jobs I can't get done. I'm the cobblers wife you know.suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680282906301838319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-35489677368738962392010-06-01T22:55:16.930-04:002010-06-01T22:55:16.930-04:00Make sure you know what the renovation will do to ...Make sure you know what the renovation will do to your property tax. As a new homeowner in RB, I've spent some time digging through the tax records. Those who build really get dinged. Yes, the taxes are still much lower than NYC metro, but they do penalize those who improve their property! (I'm a Georgist, after Henry George, who regarded the land value as our common treasure, and saw that we could create a society with opportunity and access for all by taxing land value, just land value. See http://www.wealthandwant.com/docs/Kiefer_Huntington.htm for a quick explanation.LVTfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17172522529549663162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-45225674005449938822010-06-01T22:48:22.753-04:002010-06-01T22:48:22.753-04:00Susankay - I didn't know that about BBB but so...Susankay - I didn't know that about BBB but somehow I'm not surprised.<br /><br />Please don't be envious. It's just our time. Yours will come, just like ours did. I do believe it happens for us all, eventually.Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-24663219615844877662010-06-01T21:56:08.494-04:002010-06-01T21:56:08.494-04:00Sorry to say that I found out that people/companie...Sorry to say that I found out that people/companies PAY for BBB listings. I briefly ran an HMO in Albuquerque and was assaulted by BBB commissioned salespeople telling me that unless I paid to join, I wouldn't be listed as BBB approved.<br /><br />And, with regard to your re-novators -- deep envy.susankayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15513759507628166408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-60344127187092828952010-06-01T21:31:08.884-04:002010-06-01T21:31:08.884-04:00Done and they checked out fine, but you know, I...Done and they checked out fine, but you know, I'm never quite sure of the reliability of the BBB. I mean, I think you've either got to be very petty or really , really pissed off to report someone. <br /><br />These guys have done many jobs in my housing development and everyone LOVES their work and recommends them highly.<br /><br />What's been your experience with the BBB?Elizabeth Kaetonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787552280232329081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29373297.post-90871883615265991482010-06-01T21:27:06.850-04:002010-06-01T21:27:06.850-04:00I'm sure you've already thought of this bu...I'm sure you've already thought of this but check the Better Business Bureau in De.suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07680282906301838319noreply@blogger.com