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RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
That’s exactly what tripped me up when I was planning my build. I almost bundled everything into the mortgage for simplicity, but then I started thinking about future projects - like maybe adding a heat pump later. If yo...
RE: When “Smart” Devices Aren’t So Smart After All
WHEN “SMART” DEVICES AREN’T SO SMART AFTER ALL Funny thing - I actually bit the bullet and rewired a couple rooms last year instead of relying on smart plugs. It was a pain, but honestly, the hardwired smart switches ha...
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 always thought the little things add up way more than people expect. Swapping out those tiny screws in the door strike plates...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
That’s the kicker, isn’t it? I’ve been through both sides of this. On one hand, the city’s “approved list” for my last water-wise landscaping project was so short, I felt like I was competing with half the neighborhood j...