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RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? You’re right, it’s a real shift happening. I remember when xeriscaping was considered kind of “out there,” but now people are asking for it up front. It’s not just about sav...
RE: Choosing Between Saving for Emergencies or That Dream Vacation
CHOOSING BETWEEN SAVING FOR EMERGENCIES OR THAT DREAM VACATION I’ve done a few volunteer trips where you pick up building skills and help out, and honestly, it’s rewarding but not exactly restful. I came back with new k...
RE: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7?
WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? Had this exact issue with a project a couple years ago. The parking lot outside our building was lit up like a stadium all night - total overki...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
That’s been my experience too. I tried to get a construction loan for a straw bale house last year - local bank just stared at me like I was speaking another language. Even with all the engineering docs, they wouldn’t go...
RE: Smart home on a tight budget - is it doable?
Smart Home On A Tight Budget - Is It Doable? Couldn’t agree more about the “less is more” angle. I’ve seen folks get caught up in the hype, but honestly, a couple of smart plugs and a reliable thermostat go a long way. ...
RE: Putting money aside "just in case" or relying on credit cards?
I used to keep cash at home, but yeah, it was way too easy to dip into for random stuff. Switched to a separate savings account at my local credit union - still quick access, but just enough hassle to keep impulse buys i...