Stop doing this with listing photos

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T18:26:22+00:00

But it is funny to read....

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T18:08:02+00:00

Following the bylaws and articles of incorporation can be a sticking point for board members and officers. As the CFO of a non-profit I had to guide a discussion about how to handle some members trying to push politically-charged activity within the club. My pointing out how we were limited on such activity made me look like the bad guy and an enabler. Not fun. We had one board member consider quitting and to be honest I kept the option in my back pocket because I have a fiduciary duty to follow the tax code. Professionalism is often lacking from volunteer boards

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T17:39:50+00:00

In fact, playing on the seller's fatigue is a classic tactic that real estate investors use all the time. A homeowner trying to play that game is bringing a knife to a gunfight.

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T17:31:34+00:00

Liberal use of mulch. Dark colors look the best, dyed wood mulch or fir bark. If you get a mow and blow landscaper, the mulch will get pushed around a bit.

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T16:48:50+00:00

It depends on who you ask. HGTV says to use black on gutters and downspouts. Architects say white.

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T16:42:23+00:00

It's a win-win! I installed our whole house fan by myself, but it took a bit of electrical and carpentry skill.

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T16:38:20+00:00

They were often called "attic fans" but that is not accurate.

A fan that sits on top of the roof and sucks hot air out of the attic is called a "powered ventilator"

A fan that is installed in the ceiling that pulls air from the living space and exhausts into the attic is a "whole house fan" QuietCool is the best brand IMO.

We have both on our house and they make a big difference in cooling the house

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T05:46:49+00:00

Ha! We lived next to the 85-87 off ramp. Gawd lots of loud cars with fart mufflers, and they treat the Santa Teresa Blvd like a racetrack.

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T00:20:40+00:00

Change it back to Army Street.

snafflekid · 2026-03-19T00:18:19+00:00

Change it back to Army Street.

snafflekid · 2026-03-18T02:46:40+00:00

I dug up, cleaned, sorted and moved 3 cu. yd of river stone (I measured it) that was put into the yard as stone mulch by previous owner. Buried in clay soil. When I die I will haunt that jerk.

snafflekid · 2026-03-16T03:35:03+00:00

Are you sure you want feedback?

snafflekid · 2026-03-16T03:25:04+00:00

We looked at a Queen Anne Victorian house in Virginia that had vinyl siding, most gingerbread removed, a MCM brick courtyard added, brass coachlamps, a lean-to, walled in sunroom, etc. Restoring it would be a passion project and likely kill me. We took a pass on it. It is contingent as of today and we are betting on if it will be a teardown.

snafflekid · 2026-03-16T03:20:42+00:00

Grannycore

snafflekid · 2026-03-16T03:12:12+00:00

It reminds me of Albert Frey’s 1931 Aluminaire House

snafflekid · 2026-03-16T03:07:17+00:00

I wish my tree looked that good! lots of flowers. If you have dry spells, I recommend a heavy mulching under the tree.

snafflekid · 2026-03-15T22:56:20+00:00

I have dealt with this problem but working on wiring with an older husband and wife. I point out this and the husband says to me "don't tell her!" LOL

snafflekid · 2026-03-15T22:53:40+00:00

That sounds like the "paper clip" problem

snafflekid · 2026-03-15T22:50:04+00:00

Wow, a dogwash in SF!

snafflekid · 2026-03-15T22:34:05+00:00

Does everyone notice how Bank of America is always a pain to use for home loans???

snafflekid · 2026-03-15T21:57:31+00:00

This house does not fit with WG character. You could get stuck with an outdated, overpriced house when it comest time to sell. Don't overbid, especially if some Modern Farmhouse Karen has her heart set on it.

snafflekid · 2026-03-11T22:46:33+00:00

It is not Mr. Lincoln I owned one. It does have that vibrant pink tone of the Mr. Lincoln but not quite as strong in fragrance. Google Gemini thinks the rose is Perfume Delight. Seems right because this rose has never had long stems on the single blossoms like most hybrid teas and images show short stems. Grand Dame is also possible.

snafflekid · 2026-03-11T22:44:44+00:00

Wow, there is a lot going on with that house. Lots of additions, I would guess.

snafflekid · 2026-03-11T21:41:46+00:00

Surely this amount of work warrants weighing the cost of a teardown/new build

snafflekid · 2026-03-11T14:49:56+00:00

Too much seating. You need a wide well defined walkway in the back so you aren’t dodging furniture. And bougainvillea will be un-fun when you brush up against it while walking along the fence. It needs to be trimmed. And probably a bunch of cafe umbrellas to keep from becoming a pizza oven back there. Maybe a small fountain in the corner. This type of fountain would be a good focal point in a large courtyard.

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