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RE: Building my dream home: went with a one-time close loan - anyone else try this route?
Building My Dream Home: Went With A One-Time Close Loan - Anyone Else Try This Route? Yeah, we ran into the humidity swings too after sealing up tight. First winter, the windows were sweating like crazy until I dialed i...
RE: Why do old buildings look so different from modern ones?
That’s spot on about the character of old floors. I’ve pulled up carpet in a 1920s bungalow and found red oak boards that were all over the place - some with burn marks, others with these wild knots you just don’t see in...
RE: Why does every outlet in my house need to be GFCI now?
WHY DOES EVERY OUTLET IN MY HOUSE NEED TO BE GFCI NOW? You’re not alone - those chunky GFCI outlets have definitely caused some design headaches for me too. I remember spending hours picking out the perfect backsplash, ...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Funny, I actually built a custom bookshelf wall as a “temporary” fix and never took it down. It’s crazy how just having all that uneven surface area eats up the slap-back echo. I do think rugs help, but only if they’re t...