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RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried to cheap out on weatherproofing my little workshop’s wifi setup last year - just used some leftover duct tape and crossed my fingers. Didn’t even make it through the first bi...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
I hear you on the baseline thing - it’s always bugged me that the folks who already did the work to cut back get kinda penalized. Like, if you swapped out all your toilets and put in drought-tolerant landscaping years ag...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
I get the appeal of smart switches, but I actually went the opposite route - kept my old switches and just trained everyone to leave them on. Not foolproof, but I didn’t want to mess with the wiring. Sometimes I regret i...
RE: Appraisal came in lower than expected - now what?
Had the same thing happen after I finished my basement - spent months on it, added a ton of usable space, but the appraiser barely budged on value. Guess unless you’re swapping out kitchens or baths, they just don’t care...