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For big dog lovers with hardwood floors - I want to share a cleaning tip I have for both hardwood floors and tile floors for others who share their homes with big dogs. (Beware - gra... Read More
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Hide-A-Hose: My experience - We installed a Hide-A-Hose (H-A-H) system in our new house and have been in about a month. I thought I should post my experience with the sy... Read More
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Tankless water heater - set temperature? - We recently moved into our new house and have a Navien NPE tankless water heater. This is our first experience with a tankless system - so f... Read More
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Architect or drafting service? - This should answer the often asked question: Can I ask an architect to draw up the construction plans for the house I designed? (Credit to ... Read More
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Paint colors - The hardest decision! - We are building a custom home and out of all the decisions we've had to make, interior paint color may be the hardest. We want creamy walls ... Read More
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High SEER, large outdoor unit? - We upgraded to a 17-19 SEER AC unit. The outdoor units (2) are way bigger than any unit I've seen on our previous houses. The builder agreed... Read More
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Exhaust fans for humidity control in shower - Can you recommend an exhaust fan that you are happy with its performance to remove humidity from the bathroom? We are building in upstate S... Read More
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What lighting fixtures in your master bath? - I've read that sconces flanking the vanity mirror/mirrors are great for providing even lighting for shaving, applying make-up. As we are get... Read More
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Dovetail drawers or not? - A builder was showing us the custom cabinets in a home under construction and I commented that the drawers were not dovetail construction. H... Read More
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No Dining Room? - We are retirees building a home in upstate SC and working with a local architect to design it. After the first design cycle, the budget was ... Read More
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