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RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Teal and mustard is one of those combos I never thought I’d like, but it just works - especially in smaller spaces where you want a bit of energy. Lighting really does make or break a color, though. We painted our living...
RE: Which is better for controlling everything: voice assistants or dedicated touch panels?
WHICH IS BETTER FOR CONTROLLING EVERYTHING: VOICE ASSISTANTS OR DEDICATED TOUCH PANELS? I just finished building my first house and went through this exact debate. I thought about putting panels in every main room, but ...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
That’s honestly how it felt for me too. I spent hours trying to line up the county’s online map with what was actually on my lot, and half the time the lines didn’t match up. It’s frustrating, but you’re not alone - thos...
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
Green Mortgages Vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense? I get the appeal of energy-efficiency loans, especially if you’re dealing with a lot of unknowns in an older place. But honestly, I found the green mo...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Title: If You Had To Rig Up Your Own Home Security On A Tight Budget, What Would You Do? I’ve actually tried the old phone-as-camera trick, and honestly, it’s better than nothing but nowhere near as reliable as a proper...
RE: What if all signs were designed for everyone to read?
WHAT IF ALL SIGNS WERE DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE TO READ? Couldn’t agree more about the font choice - when we built our place, I had to push back on the builder’s suggestion for those fancy script numbers. They look nice in...