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tim_phillips
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RE: Why does my browser keep forgetting stuff?
Yeah, tech's meant to make life easier, but sometimes it feels like it’s just another thing on the fix-it list. I’ve had browsers forget all my logins after an update - never fails to happen when I’m in a rush. Not sure ...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? You’re on the right track thinking it’s about the model, not just the water usage. I’ve installed a few dual-flush toilets in rentals and my own place - spend a littl...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Totally agree - trusting just one source is asking for trouble. I’ve run into the same thing with old survey docs that look like they were drawn during a lunch break, and then the county’s online map has my fence line in...
RE: Bank loan vs. investor funding, which makes more sense?
BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? I get what you mean about investors wanting to steer the ship. That’s honestly why I went with a bank loan for my last build. The process was slow, yeah, but at le...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
I've been debating the continuous low-speed fan idea myself. My only hesitation is energy use - do you find it noticeably impacts your electric bill running it 24/7? I get the appeal of steady airflow, but I'm also tryin...