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RE: Choosing between energy efficiency or water savings for green building points?
That lines up with what I've seen too - energy upgrades usually pay off faster. But have you ever had a project where water was actually the bigger concern? I worked on a build in the Southwest, and water points made or ...
RE: How much does your house design actually help with the weather?
Title: How Much Does Your House Design Actually Help With The Weather? You’re not imagining things - those old brick houses really do have a leg up when it comes to passive temperature control. Thick masonry acts like t...
RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER I hear you on the paperwork pain, but man, I’ve seen what happens when folks try to shortcut the legal stuff. One project I was on, the owner thought the lawyer was being ...
RE: HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL
HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL You nailed it with the “fix what’s broken” approach. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on fancy irrigation systems, but then ignore a leaky toilet that runs all night. My r...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES I hear you on the drawer slides - cheap ones are a gamble. For stuff like caulk or screws, I’ve found the bargain brands can be hit or miss. Sometimes the caulk dries out faste...
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? I totally get where you’re coming from about the quirks turning into flaws. There’s definitely a line between “rustic charm” and “why does this...