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RE: What thermostat checks belong on a homeowner’s maintenance routine?
The wiring is the thermostat-side check I’d leave alone unless the manual specifically says otherwise. Don’t pull the thermostat off its base or touch terminals just to inspect connections; if a wire looks loose or damag...
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Never tried pairing anti-pollen screens with an air exchanger, but it’s an interesting idea. I’ve worked on a few projects where clients installed ERVs (energy recovery ventilators) with HEPA filters, and they seemed hap...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? I’ve looked into these rebate programs too, and I get where you’re coming from. When I helped a client redo their backyard, the costs piled up way faster than we expected - ...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? You make a good point about the sturdiness - sometimes I wonder if the quirks of old wood are worth the unpredictability. Ever run into issues ...