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RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN I hear you on the lighting - north-facing rooms are my nemesis. Here’s a trick I use: before committing, I slap up big swatches of paint (like, poster board size) and move them a...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT Lighting really does pull things together, especially on flat lots where you’re looking for ways to create depth. I’m a big fan of mixing mat...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Floodplain overlays are a lifesaver, totally agree there. When it comes to easements, though, I’ve found the online tools can be a bit of a maze. Here’s what’s worked for me: first, I pull up the county GIS and turn on e...
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
Honestly, I’ve had better luck with mesh systems lately. Didn’t have to trench or mess with powerline at all - just plugged in a node near the shed and it’s been solid. Maybe not perfect for everyone, but it saved my bac...