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RE: Building on a hill vs. flat land: what would you do?
BUILDING ON A HILL VS. FLAT LAND: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Man, your story about the clay patch brought back memories. I’ve seen more than a few “surprise” boulders and underground springs pop up on hillside builds - nothing ...
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
Couldn’t agree more about the “invisible” stuff - seen folks spend a fortune on solar panels, but their attic’s leaking air like crazy. Had a client last year who wanted all the bells and whistles, but after an audit, we...
RE: Switching to energy-saving bulbs: how many of your lights are actually LEDs?
That’s spot on. I had a client last year who insisted on keeping a pair of old-school Edison bulbs in their den - said it was the only way they could “relax properly.” I’ve noticed if you mix a few warm LEDs with those, ...
RE: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY Man, I hear you. Last attic I worked in, I had to wedge myself between trusses just to get a shot of a damper - felt like playing Tetris with my own limbs. Mark...