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RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
I totally get the appeal of having some “breathing room” in the budget. When we built our place, I was nervous about locking into higher payments, too. But honestly, I’ve found that having a bit of flexibility each month...
RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER I get where everyone’s coming from, but I actually found it a bit overwhelming to second-guess my lawyer during my build. There’s just so much legal jargon, and honestly, ...
RE: Swapping grass for gravel: who’s actually done it?
Swapping Grass For Gravel: Who’s Actually Done It? I’m right in the middle of this process, and I’ve got to say, the steel edging tip is spot on. I underestimated how much it would help keep things looking sharp - witho...
RE: No more fumbling for keys: did you know this?
NO MORE FUMBLING FOR KEYS: DID YOU KNOW THIS? I just finished building my place last year and went with a smart lock for the front door, thinking it’d be super convenient. Didn’t realize how quickly batteries drain in c...
RE: Keeping track of your construction loan payments without losing your mind
KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR CONSTRUCTION LOAN PAYMENTS WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND That’s a great point about folding payment tracking into a daily habit. I’ve tried a couple of apps, but honestly, I just end up ignoring the not...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS That’s a really practical way to look at it. I get what you mean about the extras adding up fast - when we started our foundation, I was shocked how quickly the “little things”...