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RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Title: If You Had To Rig Up Your Own Home Security On A Tight Budget, What Would You Do? I’ve actually tried the fake TV plus a radio on a timer - my neighbor thought I was home and almost knocked to borrow sugar, so I ...
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 Totally get where you’re coming from. I ran the numbers on a 15-year and just couldn’t stomach the lack of breathing room. The idea of saving all that intere...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I was on the fence for a while because I worried about the double-flush thing, but honestly, the savings on my water bill made it worth it pretty quick. It’s not perfect, but it’s a ...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen designs that look amazing in photos but then you realize - wait, where do you put the trash can? Or why is the kitchen s...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
I learned this the hard way. Tried to mix matte black and brushed nickel in my kitchen to save a few bucks - looked cool for about a week, then every fingerprint and water spot drove me nuts. Ended up swapping half of it...