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RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Digging Up The Backyard: Found More Than Just Dirt Funny you mention the “ninja” raccoons - I once watched one just hop a wire fence like it was nothing, barely even slowed down. What’s worked best for me (on a tight bu...
RE: Why does yard work always seem never-ending?
Totally with you there - my last place had this massive patch of grass that took up every weekend. Swapped it for a few big planters and some pavers, and suddenly it felt like I actually wanted to hang out out there. Hav...
RE: Cleaner city air thanks to new traffic rules?
Cleaner City Air Thanks To New Traffic Rules? That sounds all too familiar... I’ve run into the same thing trying to get furniture delivered for installs. The “loading zone” is more like a wishful thinking zone half t...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
Funny, I’ve noticed the same thing - 12 months is the standard on paper, but I can’t remember the last time a project actually finished on schedule. Design changes mid-build always seem to push things out, especially whe...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
Tried it once on my old bungalow - let’s just say my “fix” lasted about as long as a cheap umbrella in a windstorm. Those valleys and weird angles are no joke. I thought I could handle a small patch near a dormer, but wa...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES Funny, I’ve had almost the exact same experience. I once spent an entire weekend sanding down old barnwood for a feature wall - looked amazing, but the hours added up fast. For...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Haha, your workshop story reminds me of when I first set up voice control in my living room. Worked perfectly until I turned on the ceiling fan - then suddenly, my TV acted like I was speaking another language. Took me f...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
I tried bamboo once for a small indoor partition project, thinking it'd be a cool, eco-friendly alternative. It looked great initially, but after a few weeks, I noticed some subtle splits forming along the length - nothi...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Haha, your story about the client suggesting playlists made me chuckle - I had something similar happen. I was hanging curtains in a client's home, and without thinking said, "Hey, can you turn up the lights?" The homeow...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
Totally get what you're saying about double-checking consistency. Learned that lesson myself when a client fell in love with some reclaimed wood flooring we found at a great price. Looked amazing at first... until we rea...