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RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think patterns like herringbone with recycled tiles can be risky in tight spots. Tried it once in a powder room - looked cool at first, but after a week, it felt busy and k...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Digging Up The Backyard: Found More Than Just Dirt Cardboard’s definitely the way to go - landscape fabric just turns into a mess over time. I’ve pulled up yards where that stuff was basically fused with the soil, and i...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
WHAT’S A “NORMAL” LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS THESE DAYS? I hear you on the timeline roulette. Twelve months is a joke now, unless you’re building a shed. My last build, I barely squeaked by at 13 months, and that was...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Title: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV? I get the appeal of voice control, but honestly, I still feel like a bit of a goof talking to my appliances. Maybe it’s just me, but I’d rather press a button than ha...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
Yeah, I’ve seen those cheap barrels crack after one winter. City programs mean well, but if the hardware’s flimsy or missing basic stuff like overflow, it just creates more headaches. Honestly, I’d rather pay a bit more ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
Can’t argue with that. I get the appeal of a 15-year - less interest, faster equity, all that jazz - but life has a way of tossing curveballs when you least expect it. I’ve built and renovated enough to know those “unexp...