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josephchessplayer
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RE: Nailing the first property check: finally got the green light
Couldn’t agree more about trickle vents - sometimes I wonder if they’re just there to keep building inspectors happy. I’d rather invest in proper MVHR than rely on a few plastic slots in the window frame. That said, insu...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Totally hear you on that. I’ve spent way too many hours at the yard squinting down boards like some kind of lumber detective, and still ended up with a banana-shaped 2x4 now and then. Honestly, I’ve started paying a litt...
RE: Using eco-friendly sheetrock for a reno - worth it?
USING ECO-FRIENDLY SHEETROCK FOR A RENO - WORTH IT? I’m with you on the lower VOCs being a big plus. I’ve used eco sheetrock in my own place and honestly, the air felt noticeably better during and after the reno. Yeah, ...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Honestly, I think you’re onto something with keeping those odd bits around. There’s a real environmental upside to reusing and repurposing, not just for the sake of creativity but because it keeps stuff out of landfills....
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I’m with you - references are way more valuable than just a pretty photo gallery. When I was hunting for a builder who actually cared about energy efficiency, I ...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? I hear you about the “dead simple” approach not working for everyone. Some folks just aren’t motivated by a $20 rebate or a free low-flow showerhead, especially if they’ve a...