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RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
CRAMPED SPACES AND WEIRD TILE CHOICES - ANYONE ELSE? Funny, I actually think bold patterns can work in small spaces if you lean into it. Did a powder room once with tiny geometric tiles on all four walls - felt like a j...
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
NO MORE DEAD ZONES: HOW I GOT WIFI IN MY BACKYARD SHED Ha, the “moody” wifi strikes again. I’ve been there - trying to stream a playlist while painting cabinets, only to have Spotify buffer every time a cloud rolls by. ...
RE: Bank loan vs. investor funding, which makes more sense?
BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? I totally get what you mean about investors not always “getting it.” When I started my studio, I went with a small bank loan. It was stressful at first, but honest...
RE: Smart home ecosystems worth checking out
Honestly, I’ve had similar chaos - my “smart” bulbs once went into strobe mode during a dinner party. Not ideal for ambiance. I’m curious, do you ever factor lighting design or fixture placement into your smart home plan...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Honestly, I’ve seen so many beautiful patios ruined by roots - like, you blink and suddenly there’s a trip hazard where your lounge chair used to be. If I had to start over, I’d probably go with floating decks or modular...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Title: Finally Upgraded My Living Room Lights - Anyone Else Tried Smart Bulbs? Mixing smart switches and smart bulbs is like trying to make a smoothie with every fruit in the fridge - sometimes it’s delicious, sometimes...
RE: Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better
Yeah, parchment paper near bulbs would definitely make me uneasy too. Even LEDs can build up heat if they're enclosed or running for extended periods. I've found that frosted acrylic sheets work wonders - they diffuse th...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
GIS definitely has its quirks... I've had a similar experience, but in reverse. One time, the official docs were so dense and technical that I was completely lost. So I turned to online maps hoping they'd simplify things...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
I've seen the foam and Tyvek combo hold up decently in some interior projects I've worked on, but you're right - it's definitely not foolproof. If you're set on giving it a shot, maybe consider adding an extra moisture b...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
I installed one a couple years back for a client who was pretty sensitive about noise levels, and honestly, it was quieter than we expected. It's not totally silent - there's a subtle hum if you're really listening for i...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
Couldn't have said it better myself. I went through something similar with our kitchen faucet - thought I'd save a few bucks and ended up regretting it big time. After dealing with constant leaks and peeling finishes, I ...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
Vintage fixtures definitely have their quirks...had a client last year who fell in love with this gorgeous antique porcelain faucet. Looked amazing, but finding replacement washers and stems turned into a scavenger hunt....
RE: Just put in a new kitchen sink and wondering if anyone else struggled this much
Granite composite is a lifesaver, honestly. Had stainless before and it was fine, but the granite composite hides everything - scratches, stains, even my coffee spills. Curious though, anyone tried fireclay sinks? Love t...
RE: Appraisal came in lower than expected - now what?
Totally agree with this. I've seen clients squeeze out just enough extra value by highlighting DIY improvements clearly. One thing I've noticed helps too is creating a simple, visual timeline of your upgrades - like a mi...
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