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fre_d_dy t1_j6kyw83 wrote

Reply to comment by ballzdeep499 in Baltimore rowhome insulation by ballzdeep499

Rental machine is for blown it.

Before you install insulation, you should also figure out your attic venting situation. Without proper venting condensation will build up and cause mold.

I just did blow in insulation at my house, around 900sqft worth of roof, because of the slope we couldn’t hit the same r value throughout, but used around 30 bails of cellulose insulation. Was around $600. Venting, installed by a roofer will be another $700.

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Unfair-Rip9168 t1_j6kxnno wrote

Reply to comment by Trailmagic in Need resources to advise tenants in rentals that are uninhabitable? My heater can’t maintain 60F and would run non-stop trying + add $750 to my utility bill. I can’t afford to live here and I can’t afford to move. by Trailmagic

Yea but you have a cause since the place is freezing cold. Just get out. That’s what I would do. Do what you want but I think easiest thing to do is move. Good luck

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HourLake4200 t1_j6kwob1 wrote

Reply to Baltimore rowhome insulation by ballzdeep499

Same issue. Contractors have quoted me 2k to blow in and seal attic spaces. You can rent a machine at HD and do it yourself for under 500. This winter has been mild so haven't affected us much. But definitely get it done by spring or you will be baking first heat wave in the summer.

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Frofro69 t1_j6kueu3 wrote

Reply to comment by angryears923 in Dermatologist Recommendations in Baltimore? by prkwander

I got Dr. Lowitt too, except I was dealt with by the Russian woman (I forget her name, unfortunately). They quickly diagnosed my eczema and gave me a good steroid cream to help repair my hands. Now, if only I remembered to use it (I work a blue-collar job so lotion is kinda outside of my comfort level lol).

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z3mcs t1_j6ku4ys wrote

Reply to Would be awesome if the JFX and Jones Falls river could be converted like this by Cunninghams_right

In all seriousness. I repeat, in all seriousness. I think I've seen you post thing after thing that originates overseas in like the Netherlands. Have you thought about contacting some envoy or someone over there who would come to Maryland and talk to people here in power? Put on a presentation at Hopkins? Give a press conference? Something? Because if you're taking so many ideas from over there the best folks to explain how things function, demonstrate how problems are solved, answer questions about execution and implementation, and sell the stuff, would be those folks. Even if you didn't think the city proper would be receptive, get em over here to start making waves. Submit it to the new governor's office or whatever relevant picks for whatever office is appropriate.

I think I've seen you on here for like 5 or 6 solid years and you're so focused on transforming Baltimore, I just feel like you could actually make headway on some of these thoughts and ideas if you move in the right ways. If you're not interested and would rather just post stuff on here in hopes of getting a groundswell that will lead to action, that's cool. I just hate to see someone so clearly focused on a futuristic society that maybe never thought about just how to actually get things moving. I'm not trying to make it sound easy, it'll definitely be hard, but you just seem really really dedicated.

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