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RE: Quick check-up trick to avoid plumbing nightmares
Quick Check-Up Trick To Avoid Plumbing Nightmares Yeah, I’m with you on not trusting sensors alone - had a “smart” leak detector that missed a slow drip under my sink. Ended up with warped cabinet wood before I caught i...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
Title: What’s a “Normal” Length for Construction Loans These Days? When I closed on mine last year, the lender gave me 12 months, no negotiation. I pushed for more because the builder warned about possible delays, but t...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
Mixing sedum with gravel actually works pretty well for keeping things tidy - I've done that along my walkway and it’s way easier to manage than thyme. Landscape fabric under thyme was a headache for me, though. The root...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES - WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? I’ve always wondered why people obsess over open floor plans but then stick a powder room right next to the kitchen. It’s one of those things you never notice un...