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RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE I get where you’re coming from - those surprise expenses can really throw a wrench in the best-laid plans. When I refinanced to a 15-year on my last place, I...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Repurposing old concrete or bricks is honestly underrated. I’ve seen some stunning garden designs where people used salvaged materials for edging or even as rustic seating. It’s not just about saving money - it adds a bi...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I get where you’re coming from about the maintenance side. I’ve got a few high-end properties, and honestly, I was hesitant at first to swap out the classic toilets f...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? Those online maps are notorious for being a few feet off - or sometimes way more. I’ve seen luxury listings where the property lines on Zillow o...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE You’re not wrong about the peace of mind. I’ve seen folks stretch for a 15-year term and then get blindsided by a busted HVAC or a roof leak - suddenly, the ...
RE: Casting vs injection molding - which method works better?
CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING - WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER? You’re not wrong about the “eco” resins - tried a few myself and ended up with warped coasters and a lot of frustration. The reality is, durability still matters...
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
I hear you on the mesh hype - it’s great in theory, but in practice, I’ve found it’s just not as reliable as a hardwired connection, especially if you’ve got thick walls or a sprawling layout. I ran Cat6 out to my pool h...
RE: Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better
Lighting Tweaks Made My Workspace Way Better I hear you on the skepticism, but honestly, lighting can be a total game-changer - especially if you’re working long hours. I swapped out my old overheads for high CRI LED st...