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RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
Honestly, I’ve seen both sides. I’ve had clients who relied on references and still ran into issues, and others who skipped them and got lucky. For me, walking a site and chatting with past clients face-to-face tells you...
RE: Quick check-up trick to avoid plumbing nightmares
Honestly, I’ve seen that scenario play out a lot - quick fixes seem harmless until they aren’t. Sometimes I wonder if there’s a way to spot the “about to get worse” leaks before they cause real damage. Anyone tried using...
RE: Using eco-friendly sheetrock for a reno - worth it?
USING ECO-FRIENDLY SHEETROCK FOR A RENO - WORTH IT? That’s been my experience too - the quality really depends on the brand and batch. Some of the “green” boards I’ve used had a rougher finish, which made mudding a bit ...
RE: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY Had a similar thing happen on a project last year - inspector flagged a bathroom vent that was just barely outside the required distance from a window. At the t...