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RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? I get the nostalgia for old fixtures - some of those clawfoot tubs are just gorgeous. But honestly, I swapped out my 70s avocado-green toilet during a rebate program a coupl...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
I hear you on the base prep - nothing kills the vibe faster than stepping onto a patio and hitting an unexpected dip. Permeable pavers are underrated, honestly. They’re not just about runoff; they can totally transform h...
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 totally get what you mean about designers needing to push us a little. If you’re just hiring someone to draw up exactly what’s in your head, you might ...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
Totally get where you’re coming from, but I actually love a bit of structure - just not too much. I’ve found that using low berms or a winding path can break up the space without making it feel like a maze. Flat lots can...
RE: Why does every outlet in my house need to be GFCI now?
WHY DOES EVERY OUTLET IN MY HOUSE NEED TO BE GFCI NOW? I totally get where you’re coming from - when I renovated my place last year, the inspector flagged outlets in my mudroom because it “shared a wall” with a half-bat...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
Honestly, I hear you on the fumes - sometimes it feels like you need a hazmat suit just to get a decent finish. I’ve tried one of those “eco-friendly” low-odor sealers on a small mudroom floor. Didn’t flake, but it didn’...