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RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Title: If You Had To Rig Up Your Own Home Security On A Tight Budget, What Would You Do? Longer screws in the strike plate really do make a difference - I’ve recommended that to clients a bunch of times, and it’s such a...
RE: When “Smart” Devices Aren’t So Smart After All
It’s interesting how often I hear similar stories from clients - everyone loves the idea of a “smart” home until they’re actually living with it day to day. I’ve seen people get frustrated when a voice assistant doesn’t ...
RE: How much does your house design actually help with the weather?
HOW MUCH DOES YOUR HOUSE DESIGN ACTUALLY HELP WITH THE WEATHER? It’s wild how much just the layout and window placement can change things. I once worked on a project where the living room had these huge west-facing wind...
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 a familiar story - old timber can be full of surprises, not always the good kind. I once tried to repurpose some antique doors for a cli...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
Totally agree - those less “exciting” decisions are what make a house livable long-term. I’ve seen projects where clients spent weeks picking the perfect tile but didn’t think twice about lighting or airflow, and it real...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES I can see where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with contractor packs - at least for certain brands. Some adhesives just last longer, especially if you ke...