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RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? Couldn’t agree more about the “headaches down the line.” I’ve seen folks try to save a few bucks upfront and end up in neighbor disputes or, w...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
I’d argue it’s not a waste at all - actually, it’s one of the smartest times to do it. A few years back, I managed a project where we added rigid foam above the sheathing during a roof replacement. The difference in ther...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
That’s a smart approach - too many people just trust the paint chip and call it a day. I get what you mean about undertones, though. I’ve seen entire model homes lose their intended “feel” because the flooring clashed wi...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Those little screamer alarms are actually better than nothing. They’re not a substitute for a full system, obviously, but the sudden noise can startle an intruder enough to make them rethink things. I've put them in a fe...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS I think you’re spot on about the temptation to “save” every piece of wood, especially when budgets are tight. There’s a certain stubborn satisfaction ...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS I hear you on the “miracle” paints. We tried one of those fancy new primers on a historic property last fall - supposed to bond to anything, resist sc...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from - those shiny gold fixtures look incredible in a listing, but man, they’re high maintenance. I’ve seen buyers fall in love with the look and then complain about fingerprints after...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
I get the frustration with people flipping the switches and messing up your smart bulbs - been there myself. But honestly, I still lean toward smart bulbs over smart switches, even after trying both in a few projects. Th...
RE: Casting vs injection molding - which method works better?
CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING - WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER? You’re definitely not alone with the dimensional accuracy headaches in casting. I’ve had to accept a bit of variation and just design around it, especially when ...