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RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
Totally agree - sometimes the simplest fixes are the most effective. We had a similar situation and just sloped the soil away from the house, then added a rain garden for runoff. Didn’t break the bank, but it’s kept our ...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Mixing and matching is honestly the way to go, especially when you’re working with a tight budget. I’ve done the fake camera thing too, and it’s wild how much just the *idea* of being watched can deter people. I’d add th...
RE: When was the last time your city changed its construction rules?
It’s wild how often these rule changes sneak up, no matter how closely you watch for them. I’ve been through a couple rounds of surprise code updates over the years - once, the city swapped out the window egress requirem...