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RE: How do you rank ROI projects when your resale date is uncertain?
The insulation package deserves a slightly different stop-loss rule than the kitchen, but only if the contractor can prove what changed. - Require pre- and post-work documentation, such as blower-door readings, duct-lea...
RE: How do you pace your painting projects - slow and steady or all at once?
Title: How do you pace your painting projects - slow and steady or all at once? - I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve found that even in low-traffic rooms, shortcuts can come back to bite you. - Did a “good enoug...
RE: Navigating red tape for building updates: did you see this?
- I get the frustration, but I’ve found digital actually works better for me with a few tweaks: - Make one folder per project or address. - Name files with the date and what they are (“2024-06-15_plumbing_permit.pd...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE? Hand-crank lights - yeah, I’ve tried a couple. Here’s my take: - They’re decent for quick fixes, but honestly, your arm gets tired fast if you need more than 10-15 ...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
- Totally get what you mean about the “weekend job” myth. It’s rare for me too, but not impossible. - Prepping is a game changer. I’ve learned the hard way that one missing fitting can turn Saturday into a saga. - Newer ...