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RE: Is it worth paying more for a fully insured contractor or just going with the cheaper uninsured guy?
That’s exactly the kind of scenario people don’t think will happen to them - until it does. I get why folks are tempted by the lower bids, especially when budgets are tight, but cutting corners on insurance just seems li...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt You’re not wrong about “natural” turning into “messy” - I’ve seen plenty of well-intentioned yards end up looking like abandoned lots. That said, I do think there’s a b...
RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
I’ve tried the gravel route before, and honestly, it didn’t do much for airflow - if anything, it just compacted over time and made it harder for water to drain. Pine needles sound good in theory, but they break down pre...
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
GREEN MORTGAGES VS. ENERGY-EFFICIENCY LOANS: WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? Yeah, the process is a slog. I’ve run into the same thing - trying to explain R-values to someone who just wants to tick boxes on a form. The system’s...
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
GREEN FEATURES STILL GET OVERLOOKED BY APPRAISERS Honestly, I’m not convinced appraisers are going to catch up any time soon. Even when we’ve submitted detailed specs and energy modeling for projects, half the time it f...