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Funny, I’ve had clients who swear by the “just open a window” approach too - one even joked that the sound of birds and the occasional whiff of cut grass was worth a little extra dusting. I do get nervous about pollen se...
RE: Building on a hill vs. flat land: what would you do?
Building On A Hill Vs. Flat Land: What Would You Do? That’s such a real concern. I’ve worked with a few clients who fell in love with hillside lots for the views and the chance to do something dramatic - like a wine cel...
RE: Making fountains and ponds fun for everyone
Title: Making Fountains And Ponds Fun For Everyone I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes a little wildness is exactly what a space needs. I once worked on a backyard where the owner wanted everything super tidy ...
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 That’s so true about the unexpected expenses. I remember when I moved into my place, I was all excited to finally start making it “mine” - you know, picking ...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? I get what you’re saying about double-checking, but honestly, sometimes I find the online maps actually help clarify things for me - at least as...
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
Funny how those “quick fixes” rarely end up being quick, right? I’ve seen so many clients try mesh kits and then get frustrated when the signal just fizzles out - old walls are notorious for that. Honestly, running ether...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
That’s the truth. I can’t count how many times I’ve walked into a “luxury” bathroom remodel and found water damage behind the tile because someone figured the expensive waterproofing would make up for a rushed install. I...
RE: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs
Title: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs When my partner and I renovated last year, we went down the same rabbit hole - hours comparing Osmo, Safecoat, Rubio, you name it. I remember standing in the hardwa...
RE: Keeping track of your construction loan payments without losing your mind
Honestly, I hear you - tracking every single little thing gets old fast, especially when you’re in the weeds with custom finishes and a million moving parts. I’ve been on projects where we just gave up on the apps and ha...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Title: Building Base Structures - What If You Had To Start Over? Funny how the “perfect” finish never stays perfect for long, right? I used to chase that magazine look - every wood grain matched, everything pristine. Th...
RE: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs
Haha, I can totally picture that! We went with cork in our home office thinking it'd be comfy underfoot and eco-friendly. It definitely feels great, but honestly, it's taken a beating from our rolling chairs and my kids'...
RE: Finally cracked the code on keeping construction costs in check
Totally with you on flooring - I've seen clients regret skimping there too. Another sneaky cost-saver I've noticed is cabinetry. Had a project once where the homeowner insisted on cheaper cabinets to save upfront, but wi...
RE: Keeping track of your construction loan payments without losing your mind
I feel you on the spreadsheet simplicity. I used to swear by my notebook - scribbling dates, payments, and random notes everywhere. Worked fine until I spilled coffee all over it (lesson learned the hard way...). After t...