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RE: Building on a hill vs. flat land: what would you do?
BUILDING ON A HILL VS. FLAT LAND: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Funny thing - I’ve watched folks get totally swept up by those “killer views” and then, a year later, they’re grumbling about hauling trash cans up a steep driveway...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? I’ve seen those kits in action during a few remodels. They’re decent for a quick fix, but I’ll admit, sometimes the fit isn’t perfect - especially in older toilets. Had one ...
RE: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
Ran into this exact thing last winter. Had one inspector flat-out refuse my digital binder - said he “couldn’t trust it.” Ended up printing everything last minute. Honestly, I get why folks cling to paper, but man, it sl...
RE: Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better
Lighting Tweaks Made My Workspace Way Better Funny you mention the hospital vibe - had a rental once with those harsh blue LEDs everywhere. Felt like I was prepping for surgery, not paperwork. I’m with you: dialing in t...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES - WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? Funny thing about outlets - I always thought I was overdoing it, adding more than the electricians recommended. Then, a few years down the road, I’d find myself ...
RE: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7?
WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? That’s the part that gets me every time - folks assume more light equals more safety, but it’s not always that simple. I’ve seen neighborhood...
RE: Smart home ecosystems worth checking out
SMART HOME ECOSYSTEMS WORTH CHECKING OUT I hear you on the numbers not really adding up. I’ve been through a few “smart” upgrades myself, mostly because I got curious (and, honestly, a little bored during lockdown). The...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Funny, I had the same issue with lag on my WiFi bulbs - sometimes I'd be standing there waving my arms like an idiot, waiting for the lights to catch up. Swapped a few out for Zigbee and it’s been smoother, but honestly,...