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RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
I totally get what you mean about the cable sleeves. I tried those spiral wrap things when I first moved in, thinking it’d keep everything neat behind the TV. Looked good for about a week, then I had to add a soundbar an...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? Couldn’t agree more with this. I’m in the middle of my first custom build and honestly, the reference calls felt kind of staged. Like, everyone’s super happy a...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? Yeah, those online maps are sketchy at best. When we built our place, the county’s GIS map showed a drainage easement that was like 10 feet off ...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
That’s interesting, because I keep hearing horror stories about clogs or double-flushing with the “eco” models. Maybe it really is all about the install and not the price tag. Did you notice any difference in water bills...
RE: What should I look for before signing with an interior designer?
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR BEFORE SIGNING WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? I get the whole transparency thing, but honestly, I feel like if you dig too deep into every single material or price, you’ll drive yourself nuts. Not say...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Yeah, I hear you on that. I tried using one of those online plat maps before we started building, just to get a sense of where the property lines were. Turns out, it was off by enough that if I’d trusted it, my fence wou...
RE: Bank loan vs. investor funding, which makes more sense?
BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? I get the appeal of having an investor with experience, but honestly, I’d rather deal with a bank than someone hovering over every decision. At least with a loan, ...
RE: Appraisal came in lower than expected - now what?
Appraisal Came In Lower Than Expected - Now What? Yeah, I hear you on sticking to the budget. I was in the same boat a few months ago and honestly, it was a gut punch seeing that appraisal number. Part of me wanted to j...
RE: Looking for affordable land - any hidden gems?
Good points about rainwater harvesting, hadn't really thought about the roofing materials being an issue. Makes me wonder though, how much maintenance does a filtration system like UV or reverse osmosis actually need? Se...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Yeah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. Painted our bedroom this soft gray-blue that looked amazing in the store and even better on Pinterest (of course). But at night with our lamps on, it turned weirdly clinical...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Haha, I used to think the whole "soft materials absorbing sound" thing was just marketing hype until I moved into my new place. Open floor plan, hardwood everywhere - looked amazing but sounded like an echo chamber. Toss...