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RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
That’s been my experience too. I was skeptical at first - thought it’d look too sparse or “deserty” - but once you see how creative people get with plant selection and layout, it’s actually pretty impressive. The lower m...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
That “fix the ceiling before it caves in” scenario is all too familiar. I’ve had to redirect funds more than once when something unexpected popped up - usually right after I felt ahead for a change. The idea of a 20-year...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Title: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV? I hear you on the motion sensor struggle. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been sitting quietly, only for the lights to just... give up on me. It’s especially f...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? That’s spot on about the infrastructure. We did a retrofit in a 70s apartment building, and skipping the drain inspection was a mistake - constant clogs until we fixe...
RE: Why does yard work always seem never-ending?
WHY DOES YARD WORK ALWAYS SEEM NEVER-ENDING? You’re spot on - no-mow fescue isn’t a magic bullet. I’ve seen a few installations that looked great the first year, then got patchy and uneven after a couple of seasons. It’...