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RE: Choosing between energy efficiency or water savings for green building points?
CHOOSING BETWEEN ENERGY EFFICIENCY OR WATER SAVINGS FOR GREEN BUILDING POINTS? You know, I used to chase after the “fun” upgrades - fancy thermostats, smart lights, all that jazz. But honestly, the first winter we lived...
RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER Man, I feel this in my bones. Last year, I was neck-deep in a kitchen remodel and thought I’d done everything right - permits, plans, even double-checked with the city bef...
RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
You nailed it. I got talked into those long planks for my tiny bathroom - regret city. Ended up with some awkward cuts behind the toilet that drive me nuts every time I clean back there. Wish I’d just stuck with classic ...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
That’s exactly what I wondered too. Back when we moved in, our backyard was basically a swamp every spring - heavy clay, puddles everywhere, and compost alone just made a muddy mess. I tried gypsum after reading a bunch ...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Anyone Else Feel Awkward Talking To Their TV? Funny thing, I used to think it would get less weird the more I did it, but honestly, I still find myself glancing around if someone else is in the room. It’s like my brain ...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
Had to laugh reading about the soggy pit - been there, done that. When we first tried a rain garden in our backyard (heavy clay, totally flat), I thought adding a bit of compost would do the trick. Nope. It turned into a...
RE: Looking for affordable land - any hidden gems?
TITLE: Looking for affordable land - any hidden gems? I hear you on the sloped lot thing. When I was hunting for land years back, I kept passing over anything that wasn’t dead flat. My dad kept telling me to look past i...
RE: What If Your Home’s Airflow Suddenly Went Haywire?
Funny you mention the incense trick - I once set off my smoke alarm trying that in the middle of winter. My dog was not impressed. I’m with you, though: half the time it’s just a crusty old bead of caulk or a window that...
RE: Dealing with itchy pink nightmare in my attic
Did the old clothes trick once - ended up tossing a pair of jeans I actually liked because the fibers never came out. Still better than the Tyvek suit, though. Those things are like wearing a plastic bag in a sauna. For ...
RE: Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better
Lighting Tweaks Made My Workspace Way Better I get the appeal of dimmers and swapping out bulbs - there’s something satisfying about dialing in the exact vibe you want. But I’ve gotta admit, I’m still a bit torn on the ...
RE: What If Your Home’s Airflow Suddenly Went Haywire?
Title: What If Your Home’s Airflow Suddenly Went Haywire? Funny you mention laundry baskets - I once spent an hour troubleshooting our AC, convinced it was a sensor failure, only to find a sock wedged in the vent. I lik...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN I’ve definitely mixed leftovers before, but it’s always a gamble. Once tried to make a “custom” gray and ended up with something that looked like wet cement - lesson learned. Now...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Yeah, older neighborhoods can be a real maze when it comes to property lines. When we moved into our place, the previous owner casually mentioned something about an easement along the back fence. Didn't think much of it ...
RE: Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber
Yeah, I can see how that'd be reassuring. I remember when we built our shed a few years back, we skipped bracing altogether - figured the plywood sheathing would be enough. Well, after a couple damp nights, those walls h...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Interesting you bring that up - I actually had a similar thought when we were building our place about ten years ago. Our soil was pretty tricky too, lots of clay and moisture fluctuations, and we initially went with a t...