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RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
Yeah, I hear you - my last beach house project turned into a money pit real fast. Thought I was being smart by setting aside 25% for “unknowns,” but that vanished after we found termite damage in the crawlspace. Salt air...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had a few “weekend” plumbing jobs actually wrap up on time - usually when I’m dealing with newer construction or stuff I’ve already worked on before. Couldn’t agree more, but som...
RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
I hear you on the trial and error part. When I finished my attic, I thought I’d nailed the insulation, but the first winter was brutal - felt like a meat locker up there. Ended up doubling up on batts and sealing every g...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
That “historic overlay” stuff is brutal. I tried to add a shed once and suddenly I’m in front of a review board arguing about window trim. The fees felt like a moving target. Did you ever get a straight answer on what th...
RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED
Good points about bamboo flooring - I've seen it done well in kitchens too. Helped a buddy install strand-woven bamboo a few years back, and honestly, it's held up surprisingly well even with two kids spilling juice ever...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
Yeah, definitely don't skip inspections. A buddy of mine built his cabin using reclaimed beams from an old barn - looked amazing, tons of character - but he spent ages sorting through piles to find structurally sound pie...
RE: MY QUICK FIX FOR KEEPING THE DOG OUT OF THE GARDEN
Haha, couldn't agree more. My lab once tunneled under a fence I spent all weekend building - talk about humbling. You're on the right track though; shrubs saved my sanity (and garden). Hang in there...