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RE: Freshening up baseboards with that “one coat” paint - worth it?
FRESHENING UP BASEBOARDS WITH THAT “ONE COAT” PAINT - WORTH IT? I’ve actually tried one of those hybrid “primer + enamel” paints on my own baseboards last year, mostly out of curiosity (and a bit of laziness, honestly)....
RE: Estimating building expenses: what tools or sites do you trust?
Honestly, I totally get being wary of the cloud - had a spreadsheet vanish into thin air once and it nearly gave me a heart attack. And those national cost guides? Sometimes they feel like they’re guessing for a differen...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT Raising the slab is a lifesaver, but yeah - runoff’s always lurking, waiting to surprise you. I once had this dreamy flagstone patio that loo...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? That “movie trailer” comparison is spot on. I remember when we did our kitchen addition - references raved about the builder’s “attention to detail,” but nobody ...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
Had a client insist on PVD gold for their kitchen - looked stunning, almost like jewelry. Six months in, still no scratches or weird spots, even with kids around. Way less fussy than matte black, at least in my experienc...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
That’s the truth - one “maybe” and suddenly you’re redoing a driveway. I remember when I was eyeing a hillside lot, the online maps showed an easement that looked like it cut right through the future pool area. Turned ou...
RE: Bank loan vs. investor funding, which makes more sense?
Bank Loan Vs. Investor Funding, Which Makes More Sense? Funny thing, I actually found investors way more open-minded about the eco stuff. Maybe it’s just the circles I run in, but they loved the “wow” factor of geotherm...
RE: Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber
I've seen engineered lumber make a huge difference, especially in spaces you're really trying to showcase. We did a kitchen remodel last year, and I remember the contractor convincing me to splurge on LVLs for the main w...