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Get it fixed. Don't take no for an answer. Unfortunately, things like this are to be expected with a tract home. The people they hire only know how to hammer nails, but not much else. That's what the new home warranty is for. Good luck.

Agreed. The A/C has to work exponentially harder the lower you go.

We set ours at 75-76 during the daytime on weekends and 71-72 at night. Anything hotter at night and we can't sleep.

The gas/oil/plastic smell is definitely coming from the PEX. I noticed the same on our house when it was new, but now that 2.5 years have gone by, the smell is all gone.

I spent the day yesterday bypassing the ballasts. I did all 6 in the kitchen and one in each of the tub/shower areas of all 3 bathrooms. For those of you looking to do the same, my instructions in step 3 worked! It was really easy! Each can took 15-20 mins. 1) Turn off power at switch breaker...

Great to hear Aqua! I'm thinking of bypassing myself. It looks fairly easy. However, I have a couple of simple questions. Can any of you lend your expertise in the following post? http://www.talkirvine.com/index.php/topic,12952.0.html

Hi all, In order to get the proper voltage to use an LED or incandescent E27 bulb, I was thinking of bypassing the ballast connected to the CFL myself. I'm pretty sure I've got it down, but I want to confirm a couple things with those of you who have experience here. The first pic is just a...

Chariman, they must be the builder's hitmen coming after you.  ;)

I had one in almost two years of living in the house. Builder came out and patched and painted it. Was an easy fix. 25 seems like a defect in workmanship though. Good luck.

Hi all, Anyone have any home cleaning referrals? How much do they charge? I'm looking to hire someone for a friend in Woodbury and they have a 1900 sqft 3 bedroom condo. Thanks!

Looking at Meccos's website, the worst section of Irvine is that plot of land off the 5fwy Sand Canyon exit all the way up to Trabuco. Pavillion Park levels don't even come close to what's right off the exit.

I went there yesterday but there wasn't anything left. Do the ones at Target last? Are they considered cheap? I was also considering amazon.

Any recommendations? I don't want to end up replacing them every year and at the same time I don't want to break the bank. Thanks!

I definitely will! Thanks all!

I've been in the house for approx 1yr and 9 months. Does electrical go beyond the 1yr fit and finish warranty?

Any idea what's causing my bedroom 3's power to keep tripping? I have nothing plugged into any of the outlets in this room. The outlets and the recessed lights go dead within a couple of days of switching the breaker back on. Thanks in advance!

What are gardeners charging for the typical irvine lot without grass? One guy quoted me $55 for twice a month. I heard there are people out there that pay $50 for four times a month. Any good referrals you can send my way? Looking for someone that actually knows how to care for plants.

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I just came across this old post and I'd like to add some comments. I agree with the posts in here that liked the lower density that PS has to offer over WB. WB is way too congested for my taste and I really hate how there are so many stop signs in WB and the streets don't connect. I feel like...

Agree, that sounds steep for the jbox and the canned lights. I would definitely do the canned lights in every bedroom, including living and dining room. We did 2 in every room except for living and master bedroom where we did 4. The LED bulbs aren't cheap and the 2 cans for the smaller rooms...