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I’d be more embarrassed that I was caught at a Coldplay concert

Knossos Palace was interesting. Basically an ancient city unearthed.
We did a wine and olive oil tour that ended at Titakis Winery where they cooked us a fresh, local 5 course dinner. It was awesome.
Also walked through Rethmynion. Fun town with good restaurants and cobblestone streets.
Crete is huge so definitely rent a car.

If the city has to install an entirely new meter (not just pop in a water meter into an existing box) it can get ridiculously expensive. The S&WB requires you to use one of a handful of contractors and I think they know they have you by the balls. I installed one 5 years ago for $4k. Recent estimates that I’ve seen are now double that. It’s insane.

On the left of the fireplace in one of the pictures it looks like there is a tub/shower that backs up to the fireplace wall. If that’s the case, there is likely an open tub box on the drain side of that tub. That opening needs to be sealed by either pouring concrete in the opening or using foam. If it’s not sealed, the ground moisture could be causing condensation on that tub and causing the moisture/mildew smell.

Masonry Products in Mid City sells it by the bag or will deliver a truck load

The conduits that are used aren’t necessarily moisture proof. I bet most floor outlets likely have moisture issues but the AC usually will remove that moisture regularly. Your rug is likely preventing the AC from removing the moisture. You can try to seal it with some expandable foam to see if that would work.
Just speaking from experience on these floor outlets. It’s not uncommon for there to be moisture within the outlet during construction because it’s below grade. Once the AC is turned on that moisture dissipates.

The contract is initially paid by either you or the builder and covers the house for a total of five years from slab pre-treatment. This is around $.25/square foot and includes pre-treating the soil under the slab before pouring concrete.

The termite company will then come out annually at a charge of around $200/year. The first visit (year 2) will include a perimeter treatment where they dig around the house and treat the perimeter. This can only be done after all construction and landscaping are complete so the soil will no longer be disturbed.

The remaining visits under contract (years 3-5) will cost the same $200 annually and will include an inspection for active infestations and a perimeter treatment but without the trenching.

After year 5 this whole process starts over and a new contract fee will be charged.

It’s up to you to stay with the company but their fees do seem a little high. If you choose another company you lose the pre-treatment contract that the initial termite company can offer.

I’ll second Hall’s. The food is great but the service and atmosphere are memorable. Worth a visit for sure.

We ate at Peskesi in downtown Heraklion. Would not recommend dining there though. Wasn’t impressed with the food or the atmosphere. If you’re in Rethymion I can highly recommend Achinos Rethmyno. Delicious food and great service.
We also toured the Titakis winery and, as part of a wine and olive oil making tour, we had a five course dinner at the winery. That was the best meal we had in Crete.

It’s a great time. Make sure to swim in the Aegean. Freezing but worth it. Also if you’re in Oia go by The Boozery at the main entrance behind the church. Great drinks.