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RE: Choosing between energy efficiency or water savings for green building points?
Totally agree about the “open wall = do all the things” approach. I’ve learned the hard way that skipping plumbing upgrades when you have access just means you’ll be cursing yourself later. Curious - has anyone tried run...
RE: When “Smart” Devices Aren’t So Smart After All
I hear you - had a similar moment when my “smart” dimmers decided to update firmware right as I was showing off the living room. Ended up in the dark for a good five minutes. Have you tried setting up a manual override? ...
RE: Building a greener city, one quirky apartment at a time
Title: Building A Greener City, One Quirky Apartment At A Time I totally get what you mean about function over looks, especially in tight spaces. I remember when I first moved into my current place - tiny kitchen, barel...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Yeah, the neutral wire thing is a pain - ran into that in my own 60s place. I hear you on missing the physical switches. What’s worked for me is adding those stick-on wireless remotes that some smart bulb brands offer. T...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Totally agree with this: I usually start by pulling up the county GIS and overlaying my plat map, just to get a ballpark. But after that, I’ll walk the property with a tape measure and try to spot any old survey stakes ...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
That’s the truth. I’ve had to squint at those old plats and try to match up landmarks that don’t even exist anymore. One thing I’ve learned: if you’re planning any digging or building, call 811 first - sometimes the util...
RE: Looking for affordable land - any hidden gems?
LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE LAND - ANY HIDDEN GEMS? That’s the truth - those “deals” can really bite you if you’re not careful. I’ve seen folks get excited about a cheap lot, only to find out it’s basically a swamp or sittin...