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RE: When was the last time your city changed its construction rules?

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOUR CITY CHANGED ITS CONSTRUCTION RULES? I hear you on the window situation. When I built my place a couple years back, the n...

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RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations

I lean toward must-have, especially if you’ve got any slope or unpredictable weather. Skipping it once led to a soggy mess for me—never again. Curious...

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RE: Builder Insurance—Ever Wondered Who Covers the Mishaps?

Builder Insurance—Ever Wondered Who Covers the Mishaps? That’s a good point about the materials—never thought about how specific you have to be. I ra...

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RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS That’s the eternal struggle, isn’t it? I’ve definitely gone down the rabbit hole with stuff like vapor bar...

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RE: Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better

Funny you mention this—I had a similar issue with a pale blue wall. Thought it'd feel calming, but under certain lights it just felt cold and clinical...

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RE: Just put in a new kitchen sink and wondering if anyone else struggled this much

Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. Thought I'd sealed everything perfectly, but after about a year, noticed a slight warp starting. Turned...

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RE: Smart thermostats and chill vibes

Fair point about insulation being key, but smart gadgets aren't just shiny distractions. I installed a smart thermostat before fully sealing my attic,...

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RE: Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber

We ran into something similar when building our addition. Spent ages sorting through lumber, thinking we'd nailed it (pun intended), and still ended u...

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RE: Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber

You make some solid points about lumber selection and storage, but honestly, I've found engineered studs to be worth the extra cost more often than no...

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RE: Just put in a new kitchen sink and wondering if anyone else struggled this much

Good point about checking behind the drywall occasionally—those tiny leaks can sneak up on you. I had a similar issue when I redid my laundry room plu...

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RE: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs

That's interesting; I've been considering window films myself, but I'm still on the fence. The heat reduction sounds promising, definitely a plus for ...

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RE: Simple trick to make your place less attractive to burglars

Good point about experimenting with positioning first. I've found that placing motion lights slightly above and behind the camera helps reduce glare s...

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