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RE: Choosing between energy efficiency or water savings for green building points?
You nailed it - energy upgrades are just more predictable. You put in better windows, you see the numbers drop on your bill, end of story. Water’s trickier. Even with smart irrigation and drought-tolerant plants, you’re ...
RE: Quick check-up trick to avoid plumbing nightmares
Quick Check-Up Trick To Avoid Plumbing Nightmares Couldn’t agree more about trusting your own senses. I’ve seen too many folks get lulled into a false sense of security by gadgets - doesn’t matter how many sensors you i...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Definitely agree with that - reusing what you dig up can add a ton of character, even if it means living with a few “happy accidents.” I’ve seen mismatched bricks or salvaged pavers actually work better than anything new...