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Title: Comfort Upgrades and Resale Value - Is the Hype Real? - When I sold my last place, I’d put in a bunch of “high-performance” stuff - extra insulation, better windows, the works. - Real talk: buyers barely noticed ...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? - Gotta admit, I’m not always sold on “character” - sometimes it’s just old damage that’s gonna haunt you later. - Epoxy and wood filler can wo...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? - I get the appeal of rebates, but honestly, most people I know just want something low-maintenance. They’re not going to spend weekends fussing over native plants if they c...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
WHAT’S A “NORMAL” LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS THESE DAYS? - Twelve months is basically wishful thinking now, unless you’re slapping together a cookie-cutter house with zero custom features. - I’ve never had a project ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
Yeah, this hits home. I’ve run the numbers on 15-year vs 30-year, and honestly, the lower payment on the 30 is what keeps my projects moving when something major breaks (which is basically every other month in my place)....