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RE: Navigating red tape for building updates: did you see this?
That blue vs. black ink thing is the story of my life. I swear, I once had an inspector tell me to use red ink “so it stands out,” and then the next one acted like I’d committed a felony for not using black. I’ve got a p...
RE: Storm-proof glass: a small trick that saved me money
That’s the truth. I’ve tried just about every window fix under the sun, and rope caulk is still my go-to when things get chilly. It’s not pretty, but it’s reliable. I remember one winter, I got ambitious and tried those ...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
I’ve wondered the same thing, honestly. I had one guy who practically did a stand-up routine about knob-and-tube wiring while he was poking around my basement, and then the next time, a different inspector barely said tw...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
I tried those rubber mats once under my couch, thinking it’d help with both noise and keeping the thing from sliding. Didn’t do much for creaks, but at least my couch stopped migrating across the living room every week. ...