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RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
Yeah, I’ve run into that too - sometimes it feels like lawyers are more worried about “what ifs” than what’s actually in the code. Ever had a situation where you just went with your gut anyway? Curious if it ever backfir...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? Yeah, the paperwork is a killer. I tried to get a rebate for a smart irrigation controller last summer, thinking it’d be a quick way to save some cash. Ended up spending mor...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. Those lists can be a pain, and sometimes the “approved” plants just aren’t your vibe or don’t work for your space. I’ve bent th...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS Man, old walls are a whole adventure. I swear, every time I try to hang something, it’s like playing “what’s behind door number three?” - sometimes it...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
TALKING TO THE TV IS LESS WEIRD THAN YELLING ACROSS THE HOUSE Totally with you on the acoustic panels. I looked into those when I moved into my place and nearly choked at the price. Ended up just raiding the thrift stor...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Totally get what you mean about digital visualizers. I’ve wasted money on sample pots more than once because the color looked way different in my space. Sometimes I think it’s just trial and error, especially if you’re t...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
Totally get what you mean about reliability. I tried a touchless faucet once because it sounded cool and “modern,” but honestly, it just felt like more hassle than it was worth. Levers might not be flashy, but at least t...