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That’s exactly my issue with aluminum - one good knock and you’re left with a permanent reminder. I get the appeal for rentals or quick jobs, but honestly, wood just ages better. It’s more forgiving if you want to refini...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
DIGGING UP THE BACKYARD: FOUND MORE THAN JUST DIRT Interesting take - I've actually had the opposite experience with letting parts of my yard go a bit wild. I think it really depends on how you approach it and what you ...
RE: What happens if your house isn’t finished when it’s time to switch loans?
Honestly, I’ve run into this too - once had a tile shipment stuck in customs for weeks and the lender just shrugged. It’s wild how little leeway they give, even when delays are totally out of your hands. I get that they ...
RE: Builder's timeline keeps shifting - normal or red flag?
This is spot on, but I’d push back a bit - sometimes “progress” isn’t always visible if you’re not on site every day. That said, radio silence is a huge red flag. I’ve had projects where the builder kept me in the loop a...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? I get where you’re coming from - there’s a lot of talk about style, but not enough about the nuts and bolts, like energy efficiency or sustainable materi...