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RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Honestly, I totally get where you’re coming from. When we started on our place, I had this vision of “real wood everywhere” - felt like it’d make the house feel more authentic or something. Reality check: my baseboards s...
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Totally agree - those odd corners or unexpected shapes can end up being the spots you love most. When we started, I was worried our weird alcove would just collect dust, but now it’s where we hang out the most. Sometimes...
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
Green Mortgages Vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense? I ran into this exact issue when we finished our build last year. We went all-in on insulation, high-efficiency everything, even did a heat pump water...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
Honestly, sometimes I do question if it’s worth all the effort, especially when I’m knee-deep in dust and my arms are sore from sanding. I get what you mean about the time investment - there are weekends where I just wan...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? Honestly, I’d love to see more creative stuff like fixture swaps. When we built our place, picking water-saving gadgets was fun - until I saw the price tags. Not everyone’s ...