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RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
Title: Keeping The Critters Out: Weird But Effective Tricks? Copper mesh is a solid trick - I’ve used it behind siding and around pipe penetrations, and it really does hold up better than most of those “miracle” sprays ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
I hear you on that. Years ago, I locked into a 15-year thinking I’d “just budget better.” Then my truck’s transmission died and suddenly those bigger payments felt like a trap. Ended up wishing I’d kept the wiggle room. ...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I hear you on the “highlight reel” thing. Last time I built, I actually called a reference who straight up told me, “Well, we had a few hiccups, but at least the...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I get the argument for quality, but honestly, I’m still not convinced it’s always worth the switch. Maybe you lucked out, but my “top-rated” low-flow toilet still ne...