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RE: How do you price the real cost of owner-supplied finish materials?
The 10% handling fee shouldn’t be treated as the full cost of owner-supplied materials. It only works as a fair comparison if the contract separately assigns and prices: - Receiving and checking cartons against the orde...
RE: What happens if your house isn’t finished when it’s time to switch loans?
Been there more times than I’d like to admit. Here’s what’s worked (and not worked) for me: - Had a lender refuse to close because the landscaping wasn’t finished - literally just dirt in the front yard. They wouldn’t b...
RE: Builder's timeline keeps shifting - normal or red flag?
- Shifting timelines are honestly more common than most folks think, especially these days. - Couldn’t agree more. I’ve had projects where a single delayed shipment set off a domino effect. - If your builder is at least...
RE: Choosing the Right Grips for Your Doors
Brushed finishes are definitely a safe bet for high-traffic doors. Here’s what I’ve noticed after cycling through a bunch of projects: - Matte black looks killer in new builds, but yeah, fingerprints and scuffs show up ...
RE: HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL
HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL I get where you’re coming from about greywater setups being a hassle, but I’ve seen some pretty creative solutions that don’t require a ton of red tape or maintenance hea...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
- Totally get it. I've seen so many "cutting-edge" materials flop in real-world homes. - Sometimes classic, tried-and-true surfaces just work better - especially with kids running around. - Progress is great, but durabil...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
- Smart bulbs are a game changer for staging homes - buyers walk in and the lighting just sets the mood instantly. - I do miss the old-school dimmer, but being able to tweak everything from my phone is just too conveni...