Mendon NY building lot wetlands and setback rules
Can I build a house on a Mendon NY lot that has wetlands on it? Often yes, but not everywhere on the lot. Wetlands and their regulated buffer areas are subtracted from where you can dig, along with zoning setbacks from the road right of way and the side and rear lines, plus separation distances for
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Closing on a Rochester home before the first freeze
What should I check when closing on a house in Rochester NY in late fall? Before the first hard freeze, get the well water test, septic dye test, sprinkler blowout and any pool closing done, since those need running water and unfrozen ground. Transfer utilities for the closing date, confirm the fuel
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Boiler or forced air in an older Brighton NY home
Is a boiler or forced air better in an older Brighton NY home? Neither is automatically better. A boiler with radiators gives steady, quiet, even heat and lasts a long time, but it carries no ducts, so central air needs a separate system. Forced air heats fast and shares ducts with air conditioning
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