we will turn over to them to sell it. we pay better commissions than the banks yet we still get resistance.

Please familiarize yourself with the facts before you start lecturing.From the TSA's website:"Effective June 21, 2008, adult passengers (18 and over) are required to show a U.S. federal or state-issued photo ID that contains the following: name, date of birth, gender, expiration date and a tamper-resistant feature in order to be allowed to go through the checkpoint and onto their flight.

Once the roof deck is properly vented, I would increase the attic insulation to a minimum of R50 - R60.Windows & doors: Triple-glazed Energy Star certified windows would be my recommendation (about a 15-20% premium to the high-end certified double, glazed window) which are individually tuned {w/r to solar gain, visible light, thermal resistance, etc) for the exposure in which they are being installed.  

Much of the larger returns from the Bay Area come from increasing land value, inability to build, resistance to building (NIMBY), and jobs nearby.

It's labeled alkaline resistance so I tried to use it to tape cement board corners in a shower stall.

VP is lime stone very scratch resistant and recycled plastics.

At first they push forward on their ideas: create social media, have a business plan, start collecting a fan base, and then once they hit resistance; they quit.

You're far better off putting the money in up front and getting something of high quality and durability.With respect to drywall, if you're getting stuff for the bathroom or even the kitchen I would also pay a little more in this area and get the "blue or green" product that is mold and mildew resistant.

Most humans like to take the path of least resistance, easy road.

Its the electric hot water heater ( more showers)  the water bill will be higher due to showers and clothes washing , the electric dryer will be used more this is resistance heat , not cheap .