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OPEN SHELVES: LOVE-HATE RELATIONSHIP That’s a good point about function over looks. I’ve seen open shelves get overwhelming fast if you try to keep them “just so.” Grouping by use definitely helps, and honestly, I think...
RE: Movie night setup: projector, big TV, or something else?
Movie Night Setup: Projector, Big TV, Or Something Else? I’ve run into that same issue with projectors - any stray light can really kill the effect, especially in basements or open-plan spaces. Blackout curtains do help...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I’ve specified dual-flush toilets for a few renovation projects, and honestly, the results are a bit mixed. In theory, they’re a solid compromise - giving you the o...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF You nailed it - steep roofs definitely help with runoff, but they’re not a cure-all. I’ve seen plenty of older homes where the pitch kept the water moving, but missing or poorl...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? I’ve run into a similar wall trying to interpret easement details for a site plan. You’d think with all the digital mapping and records, it’d be...