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RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER That’s the story of my life. Every time I try to “simplify” something, my lawyer just gives me that look - like, nice try, but you’re about to make things worse for your...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I’ve managed a few projects and honestly, references are only as good as the questions you ask. I’ve had folks gloss over issues until I dug deeper - then the re...
RE: Estimating building expenses: what tools or sites do you trust?
Definitely. Buildertrend’s great for tracking, but I’ve spent entire afternoons just trying to get the category structure “right.” It’s almost like the more customizable the tool, the more you second-guess your own proce...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
Honestly, a pilot track makes a ton of sense. In my experience, the “approved list” is always two years behind what’s actually available. If we want innovation, we’ve gotta let folks test drive new tech - just keep the p...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
Title: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof I get where you’re coming from - felt does have its place, especially in those older homes with odd ventilation. That said, I’ve found that some of the newer synthetics ...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
That’s been my experience too. I’ve tried using voice controls a few times, but half the time it misunderstands me or just takes longer than pressing a button. I get the appeal for accessibility, but for most day-to-day ...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Funny, I ran into the same mess with three-way switches and smart bulbs in my last place. Honestly, the bulbs worked until someone flipped a switch and suddenly half the room was offline. Swapping to smart switches was a...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY Mixing finishes definitely keeps things from looking too sterile, but I’ve had clients complain about water spots on matte black. Have you noticed any issues with upkeep or cleaning ...