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RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? You nailed it - asking about regrets or “what would you do differently” gets way more real answers. I’ve found most references will gloss over issues unless you ...
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Honestly, I lean toward energy efficiency upgrades having a bigger impact long-term. Flashy bathrooms are fun, but insulation and better windows make the whole house feel more comfortable - and that’s something buyers ac...
RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER Coffee and music definitely help, but I’ve found lighting a candle or diffusing some essential oils makes paperwork a little less soul-crushing. Ever tried handing off the...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
Had a similar debate when I redid my roof last year. I was drawn to all the new tech - solar tiles, fancy membranes, the works. But after talking to a few builders, I realized that even the most high-end materials won’t ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE That’s a fair point about flexibility. I’ve seen friends go all-in on a 15-year, then get stuck when they wanted to redo their kitchen or add smart tech. The...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a different experience with some of the budget-friendly dual-flush models. Maybe I just lucked out, but the To...
RE: Switching to energy-saving bulbs: how many of your lights are actually LEDs?
That’s the one thing that drives me nuts about LEDs - nothing beats the smooth fade of old-school incandescents for atmosphere. I’ve tried a few “warm dim” LEDs, but they still don’t quite nail it. Has anyone found an LE...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? Totally get where you’re coming from. When I built my place, the references felt a bit like a highlight reel - nice, but not the whole story. Walking through fin...