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RE: Building on a hill vs. flat land: what would you do?
I get what you mean - when I built on a slope, I thought the soil report would tell me everything. Turns out, they missed a buried boulder the size of my car. That little surprise cost me weeks and a chunk of my continge...
RE: Swapping grass for gravel: who’s actually done it?
I’ve done the landscape fabric thing under gravel in my side yard, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. The first year or two, it really does keep the weeds at bay, but after a while, dirt and organic stuff (like those leaves...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT Ain’t that the truth. I learned that lesson the hard way on my first build. Thought I was being clever by saving a few bucks and skipping t...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
I actually get a kick out of voice controls, even if they mess up sometimes. Had a weekend where I wired up my own system - took some tweaking, but now it gets my commands right most days. Guess I like tinkering more tha...
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? I ran into the same thing when I started planning our place. I thought if I just found someone with a good portfolio, they’d naturally think about things...