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jwright83
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RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Funny you mention the motion lights - I once installed a couple around my old place, and the neighbor’s cat set them off every night for a week. Still, I’d rather deal with a startled tabby than someone snooping around. ...
RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER That's actually spot on - I've had a few projects where just pulling out the sketchbook and chatting with the permit folks made all the difference. There was this one time...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
Funny, I once had a client who insisted on a “seamless” look and we went with a white cover. Two weeks later, she called me back asking if there was a way to make it look less... well, gross. I swear, the lighter you go,...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
Honestly, I’ve seen some of the most creative yards come out of those “weird” lots - people just make it work when they’re given a bit of freedom. I get the worry about red tape, but sometimes a little trust in homeowner...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN That unpredictability is honestly what keeps things interesting for me. I remember working on a kitchen where the homeowner wanted navy cabinets and a burnt orange backsplash. At...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
That’s the story of my life. I once spent half a day hunting for a box of leftover trim pieces I was sure I’d kept “just in case” - never found them, ended up buying new. Now I try to label bins with dates and quick note...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
Man, I’ve been there. Had a project where we budgeted 12 months, but the city took nearly four just to approve our foundation plans. Ended up needing a 6-month extension, which turned into a paperwork circus with the len...