georgerebel89
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RE: Bank loan vs. investor funding, which makes more sense?

Yeah, I've noticed this too. When we did our solar installation, a local credit union gave us a really good rate and even connected us with a communit...

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RE: Bank loan vs. investor funding, which makes more sense?

Interesting perspective, but my experience was kinda flipped. When we renovated our old farmhouse, banks were pretty rigid about their criteria—especi...

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RE: Tiny house dreams: imagine waking up here

I've found smaller cabins can be tricky for retrofits in general. A few years back, I helped a buddy install triple-pane windows in his tiny guest cot...

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RE: Finally visualized my apartment layout and it changed everything

Totally get what you're saying about real-world testing. When we first moved in, I spent hours sketching out the perfect spot for our couch—only to re...

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RE: Tiny house dreams: imagine waking up here

I get what you're saying about character, but sometimes imperfections really are just... flaws. When we renovated our kitchen, the uneven tiles drove ...

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RE: Struggling to understand window insulation ratings and it's driving me nuts

This reminds me of when I first moved into my old house and struggled through a freezing winter. Eventually, installing cellular shades made a huge di...

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RE: Brick veneer or real brick walls—worth the extra hassle?

We went with real brick on our place about ten years ago, mostly because my husband loved the look. Honestly, I wasn't convinced at first—seemed like ...

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RE: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs

Couldn't agree more. When we redid our bedroom last year, I honestly wasn't thinking about VOCs either—just wanted a fresh look. But after switching t...

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RE: Finally cracked the code on keeping construction costs in check

Couldn't agree more. When we redid our living room a few years back, we went for hardwood floors—looked amazing, but man, winter mornings were brutal ...

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RE: Sunlight vs skylights for tiny spaces

I totally get your dilemma—my first place was tiny and dark, and I remember obsessing over how to brighten it up. Skylights are gorgeous, no doubt, bu...

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