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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? I get the appeal of new lumber - everything lines up, no weird warping, and you know what you’re getting. But honestly, I’d argue the quirks of...
RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
Been there - glossy black tile just eats up the space and throws reflections everywhere. If you’re set on dark, I’ve found matte finishes help a ton. Otherwise, lighter shades or even a mix of textures can really open th...
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've lived through that cash crunch myself - once had to fix a busted AC right after locking into a 15-year. My rule now: never drop below six months’ expens...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
WHAT’S A “NORMAL” LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS THESE DAYS? That’s been my experience too - banks get nervous when you stray from the usual playbook. One thing I’ve found helps is looping in your architect early, especi...
RE: Casting vs injection molding - which method works better?
CASTING VS INJECTION MOLDING - WHICH METHOD WORKS BETTER? I get where you’re coming from about cast hardware holding up better outdoors, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience with some of the higher-end molded p...