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RE: Going wild or keeping tidy: how do you like your garden with local plants?
Totally get where you’re coming from. There’s something satisfying about those sharp lines and tidy beds. I’ve tried the “natural” look, but honestly, I end up missing that sense of order. Mulch really does help keep thi...
RE: Where does all the money go in a new build project?
WHERE DOES ALL THE MONEY GO IN A NEW BUILD PROJECT? You nailed it with the “unseen” costs. I remember thinking I’d planned for everything, then the city hit me with a fee for a water meter upgrade - never even crossed m...
RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
I’ve wondered about those too. Gave one a shot last winter in my workshop - honestly, didn’t notice much difference. The mice seemed just as determined as ever, and I still found droppings in the usual spots. Maybe it wo...
RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
I’ve actually had mixed results with expanding foam, especially in older homes where the gaps are all sorts of weird shapes. It’s convenient, but over a couple years I noticed it started to crumble or pull away from the ...