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naturalist69
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RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
I hear you on the vapor barrier thing - it’s a bit of a gamble. I’ve had luck with encapsulating crawlspaces, but only after making sure every bit of old insulation and debris was out first. Otherwise, it just locks in t...
RE: Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last?
Totally agree - hard water around here just eats up anything, no matter how “indestructible” it looks. I’ve had Moen cartridges last forever in one house, then seize up in another just a few miles away. Anyone tried thos...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes overbuilding just creates its own headaches. I’ve opened up walls in these old places and found beams that look like they could hold up a small bridge - then right next to it...
RE: Choosing between weekly meetings or shared digital models for project sync
Totally get that. Had a bathroom reno where the plans looked perfect, but once I got in there, the vent was right where the mirror was supposed to go. Ended up moving stuff around on the fly. Digital models are super hel...