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RE: What records should stay with a renewable-energy tax filing?
An equipment schedule with the installed models, plus a dated commissioning or utility-interconnection record, can fill gaps a final invoice may leave. The schedule documents what was installed; the dated record can help...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Couldn’t agree more. I went with the cheapest lumber I could find and skipped the stain - no regrets. Function over looks, every time. For landscape fabric, I just used an old tarp cut to size. Not perfect, but it keeps ...
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 get the appeal of knocking out your loan faster, but I keep coming back to how much higher those monthly payments are. Even with the interest saving...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
Yeah, that’s my worry too. I once got a bill that said I used 10,000 gallons in a month - turns out it was a busted meter. If they start paying people, they’ll need a way to flag stuff like leaks or meter errors, or it’s...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
Honestly, I’ve had the same issue with double flushing on the cheaper dual-flush models. The water bill went down a bit, but I’m not sure it’s worth the hassle if you’re on a tight budget. Sometimes simple just works bet...
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 I actually went through this decision a couple years ago. My partner and I were tempted by the idea of being mortgage-free way sooner, but the higher monthly...
RE: Looking for affordable land - any hidden gems?
Yeah, I get that. Sometimes the “problem” lots end up being the only ones in my price range, so I’ve had to look at them pretty seriously. I’m not super picky about having a big yard, but I do worry about extra costs - l...