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RE: Why do old buildings look so different from modern ones?
WHY DO OLD BUILDINGS LOOK SO DIFFERENT FROM MODERN ONES? I totally get the struggle with old windows - mine are drafty too, and even after adding insulation film, it’s still not perfect. I keep wondering if there’s a po...
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 a really good point about the hidden costs on both types of lots. I used to think flat land would be the “safe” budget option, but after seeing a neighbor spen...
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? I get what you’re saying about keeping sightlines open, but I always wonder - how do you balance that with wanting some privacy? Like, I ...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF Yeah, I hear you on the upfront cost - metal’s a big chunk of change at first. I did a spreadsheet comparing metal vs. shingles too, and the break-even point was way further ou...