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Dave Speaks | If you put your keys in a safe place you will never find them again.

Dave Speaks | If you put your keys in a safe place you will never find them again.

Now that you have your new apartment, it is kind of like traveling to the new world, there is a whole slew of details you will need to know. Don’t be overwhelmed. For frequently asked questions about what happens when you are a tenant with Dave visit your specific password protected building page. If you don’t know your password email db@speaktodave.com

Now if you can’t remember where you put your keys. GOOD LUCK.

Dave Speaks | If there's a grill there's a way

Dave Speaks | If there's a grill there's a way

With warmer weather approaching, many of us are making plans to grill and be merry. In our experience it is good to have a few ground rules when the merriment and grilling mix:

ROOF FUN RULES

We all like to have a good time, and we want you to in our buildings.

BUT

If you are have a BBQ or roof get together clean up after yourself.

Respect your neighbors!!

If we get complaints from our cleaning crew, you will be charged depending on the mess.

Recycling: The Hardest Part

Recycling: The Hardest Part

We get it. Everyone is busy. Finding time to set-up a personal recycling program and vision is not probably high on your priority list. It turns out the city, state federal, government (and private industries) are also struggling with the clean up and separation that goes with a standardized recycling program. I learned in this recent NY Times article, that one of the primary reasons recycling has trouble catching on is because of dollars and cents:

Dave DIY pest solutions

Dave DIY pest solutions

What do lemon juice, chalk, cinnamon, cornmeal, and white vinegar have in common? All of these items can be used to rid yourself of ANTS! Check out this excellent post on DIY Solutions to keeping ants, fleas and roaches out of your apartment.

FYI, if you ever have a problem with pests and live in our building call us immediately. The best way to avoid bigger problems is to contact us first.

Dave Speaks | Fixes every New Yorker should know

Dave Speaks | Fixes every New Yorker should know

Believe it or not, many simple repairs can be handled by Googling a YouTube video and doing it yo’ self rather than calling a professional. DNA published an AMAZING post detailing simple household fixes. An old post but a classic post archived (DNA doesn't even exist anymore ;(

Here are the fixes every New Yorker should know:

► Unclogging All Kinds of Drains

► Changing a Light Switch to Light Dimmer

► Fixing Low Water Pressure in Your Faucet

► Hanging Heavy Objects on Walls

► Fixing a Running Toilet”

OUR HANDYMAN CONFIRMS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD OWN THE TOOL PICTURED BELOW. IT IS FOR CLEARING UP DIFFERENT TYPES OF CLOGS. > AT AMAZON < GOOD LUCK.