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RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
Honestly, I’d push back a bit on the idea that it’s always worth it, even with research. In older homes, especially pre-70s, the drain lines just aren’t sized for low-flow. I’ve seen cases where even the best-reviewed mo...
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 I get where you’re coming from, but I think there’s a flip side if you look at the numbers closely. With a 15-year, you’re paying way less in interest overal...
RE: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs
Title: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs Yeah, skipping the vapor barrier is just asking for trouble - been there myself. I’d add that if you’re worried about straw bale funk, try staggering the bales so t...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? You’re not alone - those GIS layers can be a real puzzle. I’ve found that sometimes the “new” maps are missing details the old plats had, or the...