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RE: Water Pooling in My Backyard - Worth Digging a Trench?
That’s interesting - do you find that the “wild” look is easier to maintain, or does it just end up looking messy? I tried letting my side yard go a bit last summer, hoping for that meadow vibe, but it honestly started 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 When I bought my place, I was obsessed with the idea of a 15-year mortgage - just wanted to be “done” as fast as possible. But then I started budgeting for a...
RE: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
I totally get what you mean about picking your battles. I’ve definitely had moments where I thought, “Is this the hill I want to die on?” when it comes to documentation. But then, if something goes sideways later and the...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
I’ve swapped out a couple mats over the years, but honestly, it was more about changing styles than them falling apart. The cheap ones do get scruffy on the edges, though. I’m not totally convinced “premium” always means...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS That’s a fair point about the industrial vibe indoors - sometimes it works, sometimes it just feels cold. Have you tried mixing in any pigments or unusual aggregates? I’ve seen...