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RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER I get where you’re coming from. I’ve had lawyers try to tell me what’s “reasonable” for repair costs, like they’ve ever actually priced out a slab or a trench. I usually j...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Totally get what you mean. I’ve tried the “everything matches” route before and honestly, it just ends up feeling stiff (plus, my wallet was not happy). There’s something about using what you’ve got lying around that mak...
RE: Builder's timeline keeps shifting - normal or red flag?
BUILDER'S TIMELINE KEEPS SHIFTING - NORMAL OR RED FLAG? That transparency really does make a difference, especially when you’re watching the costs pile up and just hoping nothing major is hiding under the rug. I’m with ...
RE: Builder's timeline keeps shifting - normal or red flag?
Builder's Timeline Keeps Shifting - Normal or Red Flag? Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I’ve been burned before by crews that took “attention to detail” as an excuse to just drag their feet and rack up extra costs...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
Title: What’s a “Normal” Length for Construction Loans These Days? I get where you’re coming from about wanting a buffer. We’re in the middle of our own build, and honestly, I’d rather have a few extra months tacked on ...
RE: Smart home ecosystems worth checking out
That’s fair, but I still get a little sticker shock looking at Zigbee stuff compared to some of the WiFi plugs and bulbs out there. I’m on a pretty tight budget, so I started with WiFi devices and honestly, they’ve been ...