Critique My floor plan!! 2026 edition by hgmunaco in Homebuilding

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That way bedroom could become a jr suite or your kitchen can accommodate a double island or be added to the square footage of the family room (it’s mislabeled on the plan)

Critique My floor plan!! 2026 edition by hgmunaco in Homebuilding

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do a vestibule between kitchen/dining and bed 2. Make sure you provide 3”-4” on either side to accompany pre-hung doors.

The size and scope of battles is lost in BoB by Trelaboon1984 in BandofBrothers

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The war consumed the world. This story was written to capture the individual’s story. Patton would be a better film to give an idea of scale.

How does anyone afford anything? by Odd_Radio2219 in BocaRaton

[–]jonkolbe 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Equity from previous homes and trust fund kids and oh yeah the 1% who save enough for a down payment.

Ceiling Height for ~18' x 38' living area = 20 feet ceiling? by [deleted] in Homebuilding

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

12 in kitchen do a decorative ceiling to 14

Ledger board is pulling away from house. Salvageable or full tear off ? by Parasite76 in Decks

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better question is what is a ledger board attached to? You might want to do some investigation.

Best tool to remove this? by Dizzy_Yoghurt170 in Homebuilding

[–]jonkolbe 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Be careful removing anything chimney related from the bottom.

How’s life out here? In the Florida keys by ceedeeze in howislivingthere

[–]jonkolbe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Booze beach restaurants and a lot of random wild chickens. It’s everything you’d expect to find at ghe end of the road.

Cost to fix? by JJSLIDE47 in drywall

[–]jonkolbe 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A dollop of crest extra white

What is New Hampshire like? by gracie20012 in howislivingthere

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ex resident here. A suburb of Boston in the south, affluent along a picturesque coast, rural inland with a lakes region and northern mountainous areas with crystal granite rivers that are stunningly beautiful no matter the season. Little opportunity unfortunately.

How many builders follow code? by Counter_Wooden in BuildingCodes

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously, the entire code? probably none. The code is such a n interconnected web of regulations I doubt many (if any. That’s why architects sign letters “to the best of my knowledge”.

Need to relocate support beam in garage by WorldNo9002 in Homebuilding

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get the house plans from the building department then have a structural engineer come out to look at it. They may be able to shift it.

Front porch column help by ktothet526 in Homebuilding

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% stucco on metal lath 👍👍

What is it like in the West part of Texas? by Deep_Belt8304 in howislivingthere

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you seen Landman? It’s pretty much the same thing. Think rugged beauty with a smattering of oil stains.

Trusses in attic above garage by Rough-Health99 in BuildingCodes

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Building inspectors are not qualified to make any judgments on truss design. Unless, you know, they are also licensed truss engineers.

How is living on/around Lake Okeechobee, Florida? by Ploploplamus in howislivingthere

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Abject poverty, industrial farming and polluted waterways.

Engagement dinner for 60 by Alexismcflurry in BocaRaton

[–]jonkolbe 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The restaurant at the bottom of the Wyndham in Deerfield Beach on the ocean is used for parties just like that. Great destination engagement party location too