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RE: KEEPING THE COLD OUT: MY STEP-BY-STEP FOR DRAFT-PROOFING DOORS
- Keyhole drafts are sneaky - totally agree, they’re easy to miss. I’ve had that happen in a 1920s place I lived in. - Quick fix: try a keyhole escutcheon plate. They’re not just decorative, they actually block airflow...
RE: Building on a hill vs. flat land: what would you do?
BUILDING ON A HILL VS. FLAT LAND: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? - Site access on a hill is no joke - totally agree about the surprises. We had to lay down a temporary gravel road just so concrete trucks wouldn’t get stuck. Even th...
RE: Choosing between energy efficiency or water savings for green building points?
- Not sure I’d write off water-saving fixtures so fast - some of the newer high-end models are way less prone to clogging than the older ones. - In my last place, swapping out the irrigation controller for a smart syst...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
- Totally agree on the landscaping issue - That’d be a game-changer for anyone doing upgrades. - I’ve had to fill a new pool before, and the spike was wild. Would hate to get dinged for that when it’s a one-time thing. ...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
- Been there, honestly. Had a similar standoff over lighting choices - designer was dead set on recessed everywhere, but I wanted a statement pendant over the dining table. Took a few rounds of “trust me, it’ll work,” bu...
RE: No more fumbling for keys: did you know this?
No more fumbling for keys: did you know this? - Totally agree, those batteries always seem to die when you’re running late. - Early fobs just sent a basic signal - now they use rolling codes and even proximity sensors...
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 - Made the jump from a 30 to a 15 after about six years - definitely a bigger monthly bite, but I was itching to see that finish line. - Had more equity and ...
RE: Smart home ecosystems worth checking out
- Totally get where you’re coming from - my last place had a full Lutron wired setup for the main rooms, but I went wireless for the guest wing and pool house. - For me, critical stuff (security, HVAC) is always hardwi...
RE: Smart home on a tight budget - is it doable?
SMART HOME ON A TIGHT BUDGET - IS IT DOABLE? - Totally get the “too many bulbs” thing - been there, and honestly, I still reach for the wall switch half the time. - Smart plugs are a solid call. I use them for my coff...