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HoAs can require using historic or approved replacement materials.
Many cities have warehouses of replacement materials that you can peruse, good will operates some even.
I can go get a replacement window for my 1920s home for dirt cheap at the warehouse whereas the replacement modern version is very much not dirt cheap.
I can put the old window framed window in by myself in an afternoon.
The person you’re talking to is literally saying old hats say the introduction of a modern building technique is amazing, idk why it’s in doubt.
If you’re installing old stuff like that, you’re throwing money away… a modern window will pay for itself in a matter of years.
It’s not saving money… freaking lol.
And modern to ancient, nothing changes, windows still aren’t a solo job, while doors can and are…. Yes you can install a window by yourself, but it’s not the correct way to do it, it takes half a second and the window tips and cracks. You mind as well buy a second while you’re there. Anything is possible, that doesn’t mean that it’s not being an absolute fool to do so.
You might not realize this but a lot of people are unfortunately unable to buy the best thing for their scenario because they are not wealthy enough to afford them.
Which is why many homes to this day will not get the best option for them despite it being available.
Again idk what this has to do with the original statement that newer building techniques and modern fabrication has made things easier.
No I do realize, I’m trying to point out to you, that maybe those foolish decisions are what are leading to not having money…? Don’t go pick a dumpster window out, then be shocked when you find out your heating/cooling bill is 400% your neighbours. Or if you can’t afford home ownership and need to make your house a shithole to live in, go rent. What a self centered attitude.
Yes it’s expensive to be poor, this isn’t new.
Your take is really gross.
What that people aren’t willing to adjust their circumstances instead of spiraling into debt? A couple of years of hardship and you can get back to normal. It’s foolish to think your situation is ever going to change without effort or hardship on your end. Are you seriously relying on someone else or society to bail you out? How incredibly selfish ignorant, and shortsighted.
But sure perpetuate that making continual foolish decisions is somehow the norm.
Jesus Christ, yep just grab their bootstraps and pull themselves up, right?
No, adjust your situation, you don’t need to work harder, but accept that you can’t buy a coffee everyday, buy a coffee maker and make your own.
How conceited how you?
You have got to be trolling at this point. Hilarious.