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RE: How much does your house design actually help with the weather?
I’ve had shade sails before and yeah, the wind just turns them into giant kites half the time. I ended up switching to those cheap thermal curtains inside - honestly, they made more of a difference than any of the fancy ...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
Totally get where you’re coming from. We’ve been in a similar boat - sometimes it’s just not possible to make those extra payments, and having the option to scale back without penalty is a huge relief. I’ve always felt l...
RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
Cramped Spaces And Weird Tile Choices - Anyone Else? Big hex tiles in a small laundry room? I’ve actually wondered about that too, but haven’t pulled the trigger yet. My main worry is the cost - those things aren’t chea...
RE: What should I look for before signing with an interior designer?
This is exactly what worries me. Has anyone had luck getting designers to stick to a set fee or at least a really detailed estimate? I always feel like “allowances” end up ballooning... Is that just how it goes?
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
That’s a good point about the weather - seems like no matter what, nature finds a way to mess with tech. I’ve been eyeing those bridges for my own shed setup, but I keep wondering if the extra bracing and tape are really...
RE: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7?
That’s interesting - did you notice if the town had any extra security measures, or was it just the lighting that made things feel safer? I always wonder if having less light actually saves money for residents or the cit...
RE: Why does yard work always seem never-ending?
WHY DOES YARD WORK ALWAYS SEEM NEVER-ENDING? I hear you on the “moving target” thing. I swear, every time I think I’ve finally got the weeds under control, something else pops up - like, where did that random patch of c...