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RE: Nailing the first property check: finally got the green light
Totally with you on EPC ratings - they’re a useful starting point, but I’ve seen some “highly rated” places with shocking cold spots and ancient boilers. It’s wild how much gets missed in those assessments. On extractor ...
RE: Water Pooling in My Backyard - Worth Digging a Trench?
That’s a good point. I’ve seen people use native plants around their trenches too, which helps with both looks and absorption. Have you tried any plantings, or is it mostly hardscape features in your setup? Curious how m...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? That’s a good point - references can be pretty surface-level if you don’t dig. I’m curious, has anyone actually asked a reference about energy efficiency or gree...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN Totally agree - tile is way more permanent than people think. One thing I’d add: swapping out textiles like curtains or seat cushions is even easier than painting, and you can go...