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RE: Choosing between energy efficiency or water savings for green building points?
Funny you mention that - when I redid my own place, I was all about the “sexy” upgrades like triple-pane windows and fancy lighting. But the first time I saw my water bill after planting a new hedge, I nearly spit out my...
RE: Water Pooling in My Backyard - Worth Digging a Trench?
I ran into a similar issue a few years back - my backyard would turn into a swamp every time it rained. We ended up running the French drain out to the alley behind our house, but getting the slope right was a headache. ...
RE: Keeping subs on track without losing your mind
That’s the truth. I’ve learned the hard way that you can’t micromanage every single thing, or you’ll just end up exhausted and probably still not get what you want. I keep a running photo log on my phone - nothing fancy,...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Title: Building base structures - what if you had to start over? I get the appeal of flexibility, but honestly, I’ve seen built-ins age really well - especially in older homes where character matters. There’s something ...
RE: Why does every outlet in my house need to be GFCI now?
That’s the spirit. I remember a kitchen reno where the GFCIs cost more than the fancy pulls we picked out. It stings, but I’ve seen one too many “oops, water + outlet” moments to skip them. At least you’ve got style on y...
RE: Why does every outlet in my house need to be GFCI now?
WHY DOES EVERY OUTLET IN MY HOUSE NEED TO BE GFCI NOW? I totally get this. I worked on a 1920s bungalow last year, and the client was really particular about keeping the original push-button switches and those chunky ...