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RE: Cutting down the wait: Tricks to speed up your permit approval
Honestly, I’ve started making a checklist for every permit - scan, email, save, and then follow up after a week if I don’t hear back. It’s a pain, but it’s saved me from headaches. Has anyone tried calling the office bef...
RE: How do you pace your painting projects - slow and steady or all at once?
I get the appeal of taking your time, but honestly, I’ve had decent luck with the “all at once” approach - especially when I’m on a tight budget and can’t drag out the project for days. Here’s what’s worked for me: I pre...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Locking things down is honestly the only way I could function during our remodel too. My kid was like a tiny ninja - if there was a weakness in the barricade, he’d find it. I totally get not trusting pool noodles for rea...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
I hear you on the LED work lights - they can be a double-edged sword. But for folks on a tight budget, I’ve found there are ways to make them work without ending up with a wall that looks like a Jackson Pollock piece. He...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
I totally get what you mean about the technical answers. For me, if someone starts throwing out a bunch of jargon, I’ll usually ask them to break it down in plain English. Sometimes it’s a good sign - they know their stu...