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RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Title: If You Had To Rig Up Your Own Home Security On A Tight Budget, What Would You Do? Running conduit along the baseboard and painting it is honestly a smart workaround - especially with old plaster. I’ve seen way to...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? Funny you mention the “lived-in” details, because that’s exactly where I think the magic - or the headaches - tend to show up. I’ve always believed a house only ...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT I get where you’re coming from about keeping it simple, but I’ve actually had a few projects where the “extra” layers - like gravel and fabri...
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
That’s interesting - you went the DIY route and it actually worked out better for you? I’ve seen folks get stuck mid-project when cash runs out, or they hit some surprise code issue. Did you ever run into any snags like ...