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RE: Building a greener city, one quirky apartment at a time
- Totally get where you’re coming from - there’s a limit to how much time you can spend reviving old trim, especially when the results aren’t always worth the sweat. - I’ve actually had a similar situation in a duplex re...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? - Totally agree with this: That’s the dream, right? I’ve seen so many clients get excited about rebates, but then they’re back to their old habits once the novelty wears of...
RE: When was the last time your city changed its construction rules?
- Totally get what you mean about the digital portal - sometimes it feels like you need a translator just to figure out what’s changed. - We had a surprise update here last fall: suddenly, all new commercial interiors ...
RE: Casting vs injection molding - which method works better?
- Gotta say, I’m still a sucker for that “heft.” Cast pieces just age better, in my experience - little dings add character instead of making them look worn out. - Injection-molded is super practical, no doubt, but somet...
RE: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs
That’s the most accurate description I’ve heard in ages. I swear, every time the weather shifts, I start playing “find that smell” around the house. Hardwax oil’s been my favorite for a while too - pricey, but at least y...
RE: My neighbor's remodel got shut down by city rules
Totally agree on the documentation part - it's a pain but can make or break things. I've seen projects stall just because paperwork wasn't thorough enough. Another thing I've noticed is that sometimes the city rules aren...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
Totally agree with this. I've seen similar results indoors too - had a client who insisted on polished concrete floors for their kitchen remodel. The contractor used plastic sheeting to slow down curing, and the finish c...