Like any home, especially an older one, the Canal Place condos come with a number of systems (and quirks) that may or may not be familiar to a new owner. Since a comprehensive owner’s manual does not exist, these articles—written largely by one volunteer and added to by others —are offered here to share what other residents have learned. Knowledgable residents are invited to add to the information by way of the comments, or to suggest new topics to the web administrator. Questions welcome as well!
This is unofficial advice given neighbor to neighbor; accuracy is not guaranteed, and any work on a unit should be done by licensed professionals with proper permissions from the building management.*
- Building Access & Intercom
- Composting (for Trash & Recycling see Condo Living page)
- Electricity & Energy Efficiency
- Fire Alarm & Suppression System, CO2 Monitors, Flooring Fire-block
- Heating and Cooling
- Ideas for Utilizing Space
- Noise
- Smoke & Odors
- Water & Plumbing
- Windows & Window Sills
*Admin note about all these reminders regarding licenses and permissions and management: A couple of years before I moved here, some workmen in a unit on the sixth floor made an error in judgement. We all make errors in judgement, but theirs resulted in a fire. And the fire, aside from the damage it did to the unit itself and the tragedy it could have caused, resulted in significant water damage to several units below and to either side. And, aside from the upheaval and the personal property loss for all those affected residents, the costs to the insurance company made this building harder to insure and sent the premiums soaring. Which affects everyone’s condo fees.
So, as inconvenient as all the rules and regulations may seem sometimes just to make changes within your own unit, they’re there for a reason. And it’s a lot more “inconvenient” and expensive to take shortcuts and have something go wrong than it is to follow proper procedures in the first place. If you’re not sure of what those procedures are, always ask the management.
Hi. I am ready to do some bathroom refreshing/remodeling. Does anyone have names of contractors they have successfully worked with to share?
Did anyone find a red long sleeve shirt jacket inour garage or drive. If so co tact me.
sally.coulter@gmail.com
I have an Epson ET-3750 with extra ink free to anyone. It stopped printing dark enough. Nothing we did fixed it—run head cleaner etc. But if you’re ekectrinically handy and up for a challenge, you can’t beat free! Email me if you’d like it: sally.coulter@gmail.com
I am interested in converting my tub/shower onto a walk-in shower. Has anyone got a recommendation on a contractor you used??
Thanks
Sally
Jim Wilde has planted the begonias outside on the 3 islands for many years but will be away this year. Betsy Chisholm and I ( Sally Coulter) have volunteered to get them planted. We would like some volunteers to help. Not much knowledge needed. On Saturday May 13 we will loosen the soul and add our compost. The following Saturday May 20 we will plant the 45 flats of begonias in the 3 islands. If you have hand spades, shovels and work gloves, bring them. We will start around 9 am and work til finished. If you could let me know if you are coming; which days, and if you have any equipment. Email me also with contact info, preferably cell #. So we can be in touch if there are any changes.
I’m reposting. Contact me sally.coulter if you can help with either day.
Jim Wilde has planted the begonias outside on the 3 islands for many years but will be away this year. Betsy Chisholm and I ( Sally Coulter) have volunteered to get them planted. We would like some volunteers to help. Not much knowledge needed. On Saturday May 13 we will loosen the soul and add our compost. The following Saturday May 20 we will plant the 45 flats of begonias in the 3 islands. If you have hand spades, shovels and work gloves, bring them. We will start around 9 am and work til finished. If you could let me know if you are coming; which days, and if you have any equipment. Email me also with contact info, preferably cell #. So we can be in touch if there are any changes.
We will be Tilling the soil tomorrow in the 3 islands if anyone wants to join us from 9 am to noon. Where garden gloves and bring water.
The following week. Same time, we will be planting the 45 flats of begonias. Helpers welcome.
Sally
I am getting an electric car and figure that at some point the city will eliminate free charging in its garages.
I wonder how many of you have, or are considering getting an electric or hybrid/electric vehicle in the next few years. It would be good if we had a power line for that in our garage. Hook ups to it would be paid for by the resident as well as all usage. There is federal and state money to do this.
Please email me if so:
Sally.coulter@gmail. Com
Selling 2010 Prius V, top of the line. Heated seats, GPS, 5 cd changer, hatch with cover and all-weather floor mats. All breaks just done and oil change; new tires a year ago. Excellent condition. 79500 miles. Can be seen at Canal Place 1. $10900- low side of Kelley Blue Book. Always garaged, no smoking or pets. Contact sally.coulter@gmail.com for info or to see.
Has anyone used Custom Bath of Nashua for bathroom remodeling? If so, do you recommend them? Any comments would be helpful. Thanks.