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RE: Budgeting replacement windows before listing a flip
Add the finished appearance to the quote schedule, not just the material and glass package. Frame profile and grille pattern may be more noticeable to buyers than the difference between composite and wood-clad constructi...
RE: Budgeting replacement windows before listing a flip
The comparison between midrange composite or vinyl and wood-clad units will only be meaningful if every installer prices the same scope. Otherwise, an apparently cheaper window package may simply be excluding work that a...
RE: Delayed payments driving me nuts - does this ever get easier?
Couldn’t agree more - milestone payments have saved me a ton of headaches, especially with older homes where surprises are pretty much guaranteed. I’ve had folks try to “adjust” the price after the fact, too. It’s awkwar...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
I totally get the charm of a built-in that’s seen some years. There’s something about those chunky benches that just feels like part of the house’s DNA, even if they’re not exactly plush. If anyone’s looking to make them...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
I get the appeal of the “hose and hope” method, but I’ve learned the hard way that it’s not always the best fit - especially with older properties. My place is pre-war, and the grading isn’t exactly modern. Even a slow t...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
I’ve got a 1920s place with gutters that seem to attract every bit of debris in the neighborhood, no matter what I do. Here’s my routine: after the leaves drop in fall, I do a thorough clean, then again in late spring wh...