Custom homes discussions and local services.
Discussion activity
Topics and replies this member has contributed.
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
That’s wild - I ran into something similar with my kitchen skylights. The “approved” list felt super outdated. I ended up using a local credit union for an energy loan and yeah, more paperwork, but way less hassle in the...
RE: Nailing the first property check: finally got the green light
That’s a great question. When we did our final walkthrough, there were a couple things that popped up - nothing huge, but enough to make me pause. The inspector found some attic mold and, honestly, I debated for days whe...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS - ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? Those GIS maps are a headache, right? I tried using them when we bought our lot last year, and I swear, I spent more time zooming in and out tha...
RE: What should I look for before signing with an interior designer?
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR BEFORE SIGNING WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. The “hidden fees” game is a nightmare. I’m in the middle of my first custom build and honestly, I had no ide...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
This made me laugh because I literally stared at a teal swatch taped to my living room wall for three weeks before finally painting. It looked totally different every day, but now I love it. My partner thought I’d lost m...