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RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from about budgeting for pro help, but I’ve had decent luck with “just enough” accuracy using a combo of old survey pins and a $20 line laser. Not perfect, but for things like garden f...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
- Ran into something similar last year - city’s online parcel map said one thing, surveyor’s stakes said another. - Ended up calling the county office just to be sure. Turns out, their “official” map hadn’t been update...
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? Totally agree about the character of old wood - sometimes you just can’t fake that patina. I’ve found upcycling works best when the original pi...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? - Totally get where you’re coming from. Even the “small” choices can haunt you if you don’t speak up early. - I always tell folks: make a list of your no...
RE: Bank loan vs. investor funding, which makes more sense?
Bank Loan Vs. Investor Funding, Which Makes More Sense? - Totally get where you're coming from - I've been in those meetings where every little detail turns into a group project. With a bank loan, at least you know wher...