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RE: Neighbor wants driveway access through my property - is this normal?
Couldn't agree more. When we first moved in, our neighbors asked for driveway access "just occasionally," and we thought, sure, why not? Fast forward a few months, and "occasionally" turned into daily. Had to have a frie...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
Yeah, totally agree there. Fiber's convenient, but it doesn't replace proper reinforcement for bigger projects. I did my garage slab about five years ago - went with #4 rebar too, but spaced at 18 inches. No issues yet, ...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
Good points, but honestly, French drains aren't always the magic bullet they're made out to be. I put one in a few years back thinking it'd solve my basement moisture issues, but it turned out the real culprit was clogge...
RE: Electric bill surprises driving me nuts lately
Had something similar happen last winter - turned out our electric water heater was quietly running overtime because of a faulty thermostat. Drove me nuts trying to figure it out. A few quick things you might wanna check...