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RE: Which is better for controlling everything: voice assistants or dedicated touch panels?
WHICH IS BETTER FOR CONTROLLING EVERYTHING: VOICE ASSISTANTS OR DEDICATED TOUCH PANELS? Honestly, I’ve seen voice assistants work okay in smaller rooms, but once you get into those big open floor plans, it’s like yellin...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? Yeah, I’m right there with you - references always feel a bit curated. I’ve found site visits way more telling, especially if you can chat with subs or neighbors...
RE: What happens if your house isn’t finished when it’s time to switch loans?
That’s been my experience too - escrow holdbacks are great for the little things, but lenders get super rigid with anything tied to compliance or performance. I’ve had projects where even a missing solar interconnection ...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain Funny how fast those bold color choices can get old, right? I’ve seen a few homes where someone went all-in on a “statement” color, and after a year or two, they’re repainting wi...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
COLOR CAN STILL BE THE STAR SOMETIMES I get what you’re saying about natural materials and how they change with time and light - there’s definitely something cool about watching a space evolve. But, I don’t think that m...
RE: What If Your Home’s Airflow Suddenly Went Haywire?
WHAT IF YOUR HOME’S AIRFLOW SUDDENLY WENT HAYWIRE? Funny how the smallest things can throw off the whole system. I’ve seen this play out in more than one house - sometimes it’s a couch, sometimes it’s a pile of laundry,...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
Yeah, heated cables aren't a magic bullet - learned that the hard way myself. A few winters back, I installed some thinking they'd solve my ice dam issues. Sure enough, the ice just formed higher up where the cables didn...