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RE: Nailing the first property check: finally got the green light
Tried a wall scanner on my place (built in 2008) and it was pretty accurate - picked up studs and wiring without much fuss. But when I helped a friend with their 1950s house, it got confused by old lath and plaster. Gues...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
Title: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments I get where you’re coming from. I was skeptical about smart home stuff too - didn’t want to end up with a bunch of unused gadgets. But honestly...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? That’s something I’ve been wondering too - how do you even know if a designer is actually listening to how you live, versus just wanting to make their po...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
That’s interesting, because I’ve heard both sides - some people say a rigid process makes designers inflexible, others say it’s what keeps things on track when stuff hits the fan. I’m curious, did your designer walk you ...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
FINALLY UPGRADED MY LIVING ROOM LIGHTS - ANYONE ELSE TRIED SMART BULBS? Did my first round of smart bulbs in the living room a couple months after moving in. I figured, hey, new house, might as well go all-in on “smart ...