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Q. We followed your advice, got plans, a very long permit review and were about to begin construction when the pandemic hit. It took much longer to start the job, and just as we were about to begin, we noticed things we wanted changed.
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By Monte Leeper
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1/30/21
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Q. I wanted to add on to the den on the side of my house. The den has been there since 1930. The problem I’m having is that if I want to make the addition so that it’s in alignment with the current den . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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1/30/21
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For Kevin Leatherman, broker-owner of Leatherman Homes in Rockville Centre, educating consumers about the ins and outs of buying and selling properties is a top priority. As a real estate broker for the past 27 years, he not only helps potential customers and clients make informed decisions throughout the process, but he also makes a point of sharing information with his peers. Leatherman was recently recognized for his dedication to the industry as the winner of the 2020 Broker of the Year Award from the Long Island Board of Realtors.
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By Jill Nossa
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1/29/21
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This striking brick colonial with meticulously manicured landscaping is oozing curb appeal and beckons you to enter and make it your own. It's been superbly maintained and updated …
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1/20/21
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Q. I’m so confused. I keep seeing programs on TV where it looks much simpler and the cost is so much lower than I’m getting estimates for. I also notice that there are no building inspectors, architects or permits. Why is this?
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By Monte Leeper
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1/15/21
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Q. We have a problem we’re trying to resolve with the height and shape of our roof. We hired an architect after we hired a designer. The architect insists he will not draw our plans so we can have a tall attic.
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By Monte Leeper
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1/15/21
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Q. I wonder why I can’t seem to get a fire to burn properly in my chimney. All I get is smoke in the room. I’ve had the flue checked and know that the damper is working correctly . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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1/15/21
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Q. We have outdated stucco walls and a small kitchen. We want to see if we can remove walls, but the plumbing from two upstairs bathrooms goes right down the main dividing wall.
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By Monte Leeper
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12/25/20
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Q. We’ve had construction on our home going for what seems like forever. We got stopped by the pandemic in April (after starting right before, in March), and didn’t really get going again until July. A building inspector told us the insulation didn’t pass . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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12/25/20
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Q. We were thinking about adding systems to our house for security, temperature control, sprinklers and lighting. Our grandson has it, and installed it himself. What we’re wondering is . . .
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By Monte Leeper
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12/11/20
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