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RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen those ultrasonic plug-ins make a difference in a couple of older buildings I’ve worked on. Not a miracle cure, but they seemed to cut down on activity, especially wh...
RE: Swapping grass for gravel: who’s actually done it?
Title: Swapping Grass For Gravel: Who’s Actually Done It? I get the appeal of microclover, and I’ve seen it work for some folks, but I’ll be honest - my experience was a bit mixed. We tried a patch near our back steps, ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE I’ve seen this play out in real life more times than I can count. A couple years back, I worked with a family who switched to a 15-year mortgage - at first, ...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES You nailed it - stuff behind the walls is where cutting corners bites you later. I’ve seen “budget” drywall and insulation lead to way pricier headaches down the line. But for ...
RE: Keeping track of your construction loan payments without losing your mind
KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR CONSTRUCTION LOAN PAYMENTS WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND That “streamlining turns into a tangle” feeling is way too familiar. I’ve been through half a dozen systems over the years - each one promises to...