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RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
Title: Weighing The Pros And Cons Of Switching To A 15-Year Mortgage I’ve been down this road and honestly, I still second-guess myself sometimes. We went with a 15-year a few years back, and while it’s great seeing the...
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
Yeah, I get that - it’s not always realistic to dig a trench big enough for conduit, especially if you’ve got tree roots or a patio in the way. I went with direct burial Cat6 myself a few years back and haven’t had any i...
RE: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY I’ve run into the same kind of thing, and honestly, it makes me scratch my head. I get that there’s a reason for having standards, but when it comes down to a l...
RE: Choosing the Right Grips for Your Doors
Yeah, I keep waiting for someone to get bold with the eco stuff too. Why is it always “matte black” or “brushed nickel” when they go green? I mean, if I’m paying extra for recycled, can’t I at least get a fun finish? Als...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN I get what you mean about lighting - north-facing rooms are a pain. I’m always second-guessing color choices because they just look washed out half the year. I’ve seen mustard an...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Funny thing is, I used to think the same until I visited a friend who went all-in with teal and mustard in her den. It was surprisingly cozy, not overwhelming at all. Maybe it depends on the lighting or how much of the b...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Title: Color combos that oddly please the brain I get what you’re saying, but honestly, I’m not sure I buy into the “just paint and see” approach every time. I’ve rushed into colors before, thinking I’d adjust, and en...