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RE: Comparing quotes for lighting a historic home’s 180-foot drive
The control-system line item should identify the proposed transformer and controller location, how the equipment will be protected from weather, and whether replacement or reset access would disturb masonry or establishe...
RE: Comparing quotes for lighting a historic home’s 180-foot drive
Historic status by itself shouldn’t justify a preservation surcharge. For the sections near roots and old masonry, the quote should identify the actual protection method and price it separately from ordinary trenching. ...
RE: can't seem to win the war against mold in my bathroom
Ruby’s point about ventilation making more difference than caulk raises one useful question: does your bathroom fan actually vent outdoors, and how long do you leave it running after a shower? If it only exhausts into th...
RE: how do you guys keep tabs on your home's value during renovations?
That comparative approach makes sense, but how do you adjust for the less obvious differences between sales - especially lot size, floor plan, and renovation quality? A new kitchen with bargain finishes probably shouldn’...