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RE: Price Underground Garage Electrical Service Separately or With the Build?
Each bid should state whether the electrical work is a fixed price or an allowance, and include unit rates for conditions not known until excavation, such as rock, groundwater, unsuitable soil, or extra trench depth. It...
RE: How long do pipes really last under pressure?
Funny timing - just went through this with my own 1950s place last year. I’d read all the pipe lining hype and figured it sounded like a clever fix, but I kept thinking about what happens when you try to patch up an old ...
RE: What would you do if your kitchen reno budget doubled overnight?
If my reno budget doubled overnight, I’d be tempted to splurge on both - induction range and restoring those glass-front cabinets. But honestly, I’d still lean toward eco-friendly upgrades first. Induction is a game chan...
RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
I used to think “quake-ready” meant ugly metal brackets everywhere, but then I helped a friend retrofit their 1920s bungalow with recycled denim insulation and hidden wall anchors. You’d never know it’s reinforced, but i...