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RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? That’s been my experience too. I jumped on the rebate a couple years ago, thinking I’d save money and time. Ended up spending way more than I expected on soil, mulch, and ...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? I get the appeal of mixing styles, but honestly, I tend to lean the other way - probably because I’ve had a few projects end up looking more “y...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain Texture really does make a difference, doesn’t it? I’ve always leaned toward matte too, especially since I’m not the world’s most patient painter. Glossy just highlights every li...
RE: Keeping subs on track without losing your mind
Tagging definitely helps, but I’ve noticed even then, there’s always that one person who claims they “never got the notification.” Last year, I tried using a shared spreadsheet to track tasks and deadlines - figured it’d...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
Title: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage I get what you mean about the peace of mind with lower payments. A couple years back, I had to replace my HVAC and deal with a surprise car repair in ...
RE: Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better
Lighting Tweaks Don’t Have to Break the Bank I totally get what you mean about the jarring shift between rooms. I used to have this cheap, super-bright desk lamp in my workspace and then walk into my living room where t...
RE: What If Your Home’s Airflow Suddenly Went Haywire?
I get what you’re saying about not trusting uneven temps alone. In my old apartment, the living room always felt like a sauna, but after sealing up a couple of windows and adding some cheap foam strips, it made way more ...
RE: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7?
I started doing this too, mainly to see if it’d cut down my electric bill. Turns out, it did - plus, I sleep way better when the backyard isn’t glowing all night. Never thought a little darkness would save me money and h...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Yep, that’s exactly what happened when I painted one wall in my tiny dining nook this deep teal. At first I thought, “Did I just ruin the resale value?” But now it’s everyone’s favorite spot - funny how a $30 can of pain...
RE: Putting money aside "just in case" or relying on credit cards?
PUTTING MONEY ASIDE "JUST IN CASE" OR RELYING ON CREDIT CARDS? I get what you mean about buckets - tried that too, and it felt like I was running a mini bank for myself. These days, I just keep a lump sum for emergencie...
RE: Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber
I've actually done something similar to what you're suggesting - using engineered studs in strategic spots - and it worked out pretty well. Last summer, I was framing out a small addition and wanted to keep it budget-fri...
RE: Construction's done, now what - stick with builder's lender or shop around?
Had a similar situation when we first got our place built. Initially, we went with the builder's lender since it seemed easier, and honestly, we were just overwhelmed with everything else going on. But after moving in, I...
RE: Need advice on floors that can handle a hyper dog
LVP is decent, but we had issues with it feeling a bit slippery for our lab mix - especially during her crazy zoomies. Switched to laminate with a textured finish, and she's definitely getting better traction now. Someth...