The house next door...or how to NOT build a house

[jdurand]

We'll be out of here as soon as our new house is finished. Sooner if a bunch of cash falls from the sky.

[jdurand]

The owners said it would make our place worth a lot more. Since the empty hole lowered the values, we can only hope the price goes up.

[Toolmaker51]

The owners said it would make our place worth a lot more. Since the empty hole lowered the values, we can only hope the price goes up.

"The owners said. . ."; well, that is certainly reassuring. Can they predict weather, Lotto numbers, inflation rates or cost of living too? Rarely will over built custom work [usually not in keeping with local architecture] create an increase.

[Frank S]

"The owners said. . ."; well, that is certainly reassuring. Can they predict weather, Lotto numbers, inflation rates or cost of living too? Rarely will over built custom work [usually not in keeping with local architecture] create an increase.

Unless the area is already strictly custom built homes then by filling a vacant lot which was in all likely hood had been poorly kept then a new addition might in time help property values in a minor way.
But other than removing a detractor of a vacant lot I wouldn't expect a significant increase. What it will cause though if tighter scrutiny by a perspective buyer for even the most minor of repairs to be done before they or a loan institution inspector will sign off on any home being sold in the area.

[Frank S]

I know too well what it is like to have to scramble to cover a project in hopes of reducing the damage

[jdurand]

It's not like this rain was a surprise. Wonder if they did anything for the basement?

[Frank S]

It's not like this rain was a surprise. Wonder if they did anything for the basement?

Some don't bother with listening to weather reports until it is falling on their heads.

[Frank S]

You've really got to watch those bird aircrafts they wont bother with a flight plan in most cases. Also some may even be related to the feline class of animals because they can be quite curious as well.
May ber time to think about weaponizing the platform with Bird away. A sound emitting piezo that sounds like a cat.
The thrum and buzz of the propellers may sound like insects to birds

[jdurand]

They're still working and it's getting dark, so I just took a snap.

[jdurand]

Ran into a neighbor, she said they can hear the music and singing in their house across the street with all the doors and windows closed. She thinks an empty lot would look better than what this is turning into.

Here's today's video + some stills.