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RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
I get what you mean about “potential” turning into clutter - there’s a fine line between saving useful materials and just stockpiling junk. On job sites, I’ve seen those piles of “maybe someday” stuff become safety hazar...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Title: Digging Up The Backyard: Found More Than Just Dirt I hear you on the tech side - ground-penetrating radar is a game changer, no doubt. Still, I’ve seen it miss stuff, especially old pipes or random debris that pa...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT There's definitely a sweet spot between doing nothing and overengineering the drainage. I get where you're coming from - I've seen cases wher...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? That’s a really sharp observation. I’ve run into the same thing - builders love to tout their “eco-friendly” credentials, but when you actually look at their s...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Title: Finally Upgraded My Living Room Lights - Anyone Else Tried Smart Bulbs? I get where you’re coming from. I’ve run into the same issue with smart bulbs, especially when it comes to guests or even just family member...
RE: Finally visualized my apartment layout and it changed everything
Finally Visualized My Apartment Layout And It Changed Everything That’s a really good point. People love to talk about “maximizing vertical storage” like it’s the answer to everything, but there’s a trade-off there th...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
That’s a fair point. I’ve seen plenty of unused rough-ins myself - sometimes they just become dead space in the wall. But I’d argue there’s a balance to strike. Over-prepping can be wasteful, both in materials and embodi...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Sticky notes definitely have their place, especially in homes where not everyone’s on board with tech upgrades. I’ve seen more than a few “smart” solutions end up as expensive paperweights once the novelty wears off or s...
RE: Why does every stud seem to be warped these days?
Title: Why does every stud seem to be warped these days? Honestly, you’re not alone in hoping a little extra time in the garage does the trick. In theory, letting lumber acclimate can help, especially if the store’s c...
RE: Keeping track of your construction loan payments without losing your mind
Title: Keeping Track Of Your Construction Loan Payments Without Losing Your Mind I get the appeal of apps like Buildertrend, but I’ve actually found the constant syncing and notifications a bit overwhelming. Maybe it’s ...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
Definitely agree with this point. Standard sizing not only saves money upfront but also makes replacements and repairs easier down the line. I've seen plenty of projects where custom dimensions turned into a nightmare la...
RE: Putting money aside "just in case" or relying on credit cards?
Fair point about cash, though I'd argue it's becoming less reliable in some scenarios too. Last storm we had knocked out power for days, and local stores wouldn't even accept cash because their registers were electronic ...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
I've been wondering about water quality myself, actually. Our city water is pretty hard, and I've noticed some buildup around the edges of the gasket after about a year and a half. No leaks yet, thankfully, but it does m...