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RE: Taking a house tour from my couch: is it really the same?
TAKING A HOUSE TOUR FROM MY COUCH: IS IT REALLY THE SAME? You’re spot on about the limitations of virtual tours. I’ve seen a lot of listings where the camera angles are carefully chosen to hide flaws or make rooms look ...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS That’s right on the money about weatherstripping and storm windows - those small interventions really do add up. One thing I’ve noticed, though, is so...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
Couldn’t agree more about planning ahead - site drainage is one of those things people only notice when it goes wrong. I’d add that even on a perfectly flat lot, compacted subgrade can create subtle low spots that collec...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
That’s honestly the part that keeps me up at night when I’m looking at an old roof. You think it’s just a couple soft spots, but then you pull up a few shingles and - surprise - half the decking is mush. I’ve seen “just ...
RE: Switching to energy-saving bulbs: how many of your lights are actually LEDs?
Switching To Energy-Saving Bulbs: How Many Of Your Lights Are Actually LEDs? You’re spot on about CRI - color rendering is a huge deal, especially in new builds or renovations where paint and finish choices are so delib...
RE: Keeping subs on track without losing your mind
Title: Keeping subs on track without losing your mind Honestly, I’ve seen dry erase boards get just as cluttered as paper by week’s end. Folks mean well, but after a few changes, it’s hard to tell what’s current. I’ve h...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
WHAT’S A “NORMAL” LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS THESE DAYS? That’s been my experience too. I’ve noticed lenders are still stuck on the old 12-month standard, even though supply chain delays and labor shortages have ma...