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RE: keeping your roof ice-free without breaking the bank
The neighbor’s “after every storm” routine sounds like a lot, and it isn’t automatically worthwhile. A roof rake lets you remove some snow from the ground without climbing onto the roof, but only if you can work from a s...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Mixing old and new is underrated, honestly. I’ve done a few flips where we kept the original cast iron tub - like you said, those things are tanks. Sometimes it’s just not worth the hassle (or cost) to haul ‘em out. Did ...
RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC - am I just lucky?
Attic insulation definitely makes a big difference, but I wouldn’t write off rim joists too quick. In a lot of the older houses I’ve flipped, those rim joists were like having a window cracked open all winter. You can pi...
RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?
I get what you mean about the memory thing - sometimes I’ll stand there, groceries in hand, just blanking on which code I set last. I’ve even started keeping a backup key hidden outside, just in case my brain decides to ...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
Good point about careful inspection - definitely key. Curious though, did you factor in extra costs for treating or sealing reclaimed materials against coastal humidity? I've found that budgeting a bit extra upfront for ...