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RE: Letting More Light In: My Experience Adding A Roof Bump-Out
Honestly, I get the stress with permits, but I’d argue it’s worth double-checking those “non-standard” insulation calls. Sometimes inspectors are just following outdated codes. I ran into that with cellulose - had to sho...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
That’s pretty much my approach too, though I’ll add a couple steps. I always ask about their process - like, do they use sustainable materials, what’s their waste disposal plan, stuff like that. Sometimes the folks with ...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
I get wanting to keep things flexible, but I’ve actually found low-voltage wired setups to be more adaptable than they seem. If you use conduit or shallow trenches, it’s not that hard to move things around later - plus, ...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
I’ve had mixed results with bringing in samples, honestly. Here’s what’s worked for me: 1. Before the review meeting, I prep a small board with labeled samples - actual siding, paint chips, even a chunk of insulation i...