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RE: Keeping things cool when arguments heat up
I get where you’re coming from, but I’d argue that sometimes the “hard way” isn’t as bad as it sounds. For some clients, aesthetics really do outweigh maintenance concerns - at least for a while. I’ve seen projects where...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
I’ve seen those fake TV simulators in action and I’d agree - they’re more convincing than you’d expect, especially if you don’t overdo it with the placement. I’ve always wondered, though, if they’re actually a deterrent ...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Mixing up routines is underrated, honestly. I’ve seen a lot of break-ins happen just because someone’s schedule was too predictable. Those little metal plates for door reinforcement are a solid investment - costs next to...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I hear you on the issues with older homes - sometimes retrofitting just doesn’t go as smoothly as the sales pitch makes it sound. But I’d push back a bit on the idea ...