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RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? Totally agree about the rebates - sometimes it feels like they’re just rewarding people who already have the means to upgrade. I’ve worked on a bunch of renos where the owne...
RE: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
Totally get what you mean - sometimes it feels like all our prep just comes down to who’s holding the clipboard that day. I’ve had inspectors question vent placement even though it was literally on the approved plans. Th...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE Totally get what you mean about the cash flow squeeze. I’ve had clients who went for the 15-year plan and then had to put off some much-needed updates becaus...
RE: Cleaner city air thanks to new traffic rules?
Cleaner City Air Thanks To New Traffic Rules? I totally get the frustration. I’ve had projects stall out because a sofa or tile shipment got stuck somewhere - meanwhile, clients are staring at empty rooms. Cleaner air i...
RE: Why does every stud seem to be warped these days?
Honestly, it drives me nuts when you spend extra for “select” lumber and it still ends up looking like a rollercoaster. I remember a project where I had to get creative with wall treatments just to hide the worst of the ...