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RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
IF YOU HAD TO RIG UP YOUR OWN HOME SECURITY ON A TIGHT BUDGET, WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Not to knock the dummy cameras and stickers approach, but I've seen plenty of folks get a little too comfortable thinking that's enough. ...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? - Couldn’t agree more - if someone tells you every single thing went off without a hitch, I’d be side-eyeing that too. - Stuff goes wrong, even with the best c...
RE: When “Smart” Devices Aren’t So Smart After All
Couldn’t agree more. Here’s what I’ve learned after wiring up a few too many “smart” homes: - Always insist on physical switches, even if the client wants everything voice/app controlled. When the power or WiFi goes, yo...
RE: Building a greener city, one quirky apartment at a time
- Couldn’t agree more on that feeling. I’ve built a few custom cabinets from old joists - yeah, they’re not perfect, but there’s something about seeing nail holes and old paint that just makes the piece feel like it’s go...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT - You nailed it on the rain gardens - drainage is everything. I’ve fixed more than a few “ponds” that were supposed to be gardens. If you can...
RE: Casting vs injection molding - which method works better?
CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING - WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER? - Gotta push back a bit - I've seen cast metal corrode or pit over time, especially near the coast. - Injection molded parts can last if you pick the right res...