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riverr25
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RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing - every city seems to have its own “interpretation” of what’s allowed, and half the time the inspector’s take doesn’t match what’s on the website or in those PDFs. I get why they want to...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Wish I’d realized how much those tiny gaps around windows and doors would haunt me later. I focused on thick insulation and “premium” lumber, but missed a bunch of spots with caulk and tape. First winter, I could feel dr...
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? That’s been my experience too - new lumber just isn’t what it used to be. I tried building a bench from some “premium” pine last year, and it w...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY Yeah, those “maintenance-free” claims are a joke. I’ve tried just about every finish out there and none of them are truly hassle-free, especially if you’ve got hard water. Matte blac...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I’ve swapped out a few old toilets for low-flow ones, and honestly, it’s hit or miss. Some work fine, others just don’t clear the bowl unless you flush twice - which ...