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RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? That’s a good point about asking for the “worst part” of the project. I’ve found that sometimes people are hesitant to get into the nitty-gritty, maybe because t...
RE: Keeping subs on track without losing your mind
Color-coding definitely helped me once, but only after a lot of trial and error. I used different colored tape for each trade - plumbers got blue, electricians got red, etc. - but the real trick was making sure everyone ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
I totally get what you mean about the “breathing room” being more psychological than practical. When we first bought our place, we went with a 30-year for that exact reason - just in case. Funny thing is, we almost alway...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
DIGGING UP THE BACKYARD: FOUND MORE THAN JUST DIRT I get the urge to overbuild drainage - been there myself - but I do wonder if sometimes we go a bit too far. Is it always worth the extra labor and cost, especially if ...
RE: Keeping track of your construction loan payments without losing your mind
I’ve definitely had the “whiteboard wipeout” happen - once it was the HVAC guy’s tool bag, and I swear I almost lost my mind. I started snapping pics every night after that, but honestly, I still keep a spreadsheet on my...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE You nailed it with the “forced savings” vs. flexibility thing. I remember thinking I’d be super disciplined, but then my car died and - surprise - I was glad...