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RE: Strange Words You Hear During Home Valuations
STRANGE WORDS YOU HEAR DURING HOME VALUATIONS Blower door test is a classic - totally threw me off the first time too. And then there’s “thermal bridging,” which sounds like some sci-fi portal but it’s just cold sneakin...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Digging Up The Backyard: Found More Than Just Dirt That sounds all too familiar. I’ve run into my fair share of “hidden treasures” while working on outdoor projects - sometimes it feels like every yard has its own littl...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
Totally agree with this. I’ve seen clients get really creative with water-saving ideas once there’s a bit of incentive. Even just swapping out a few fixtures or adding a rain barrel can make a difference, and it doesn’t ...
RE: What if all signs were designed for everyone to read?
WHAT IF ALL SIGNS WERE DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE TO READ? Totally agree with this. I think the best signage manages to be both legible and a reflection of the space it represents. Here’s how I usually approach it when I’m...
RE: Choosing the Right Grips for Your Doors
Totally agree about the painted knobs - tried it once in a powder room and it was a mess within weeks. I’m with you on matte black, too. It’s surprisingly forgiving, especially in busy spaces. One thing I always tell fol...
RE: What if all signs were designed for everyone to read?
WHAT IF ALL SIGNS WERE DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE TO READ? Totally agree - color alone just isn’t enough. When I’m working on public spaces, I always push for a combo: bold icons, simple words, and high-contrast backgrounds....
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Honestly, I feel you - three-way wiring can be a headache, especially when you’re trying to keep things looking clean. I’ve found sometimes it’s just not worth the hassle, especially if the space isn’t used much. One tri...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? I totally get the “why didn’t I just buy plywood” feeling - been there, covered in dust and regretting my life choices. But honestly, upcycling...
RE: Finally visualized my apartment layout and it changed everything
FINALLY VISUALIZED MY APARTMENT LAYOUT AND IT CHANGED EVERYTHING Funny you mention the gallery wall thing - I've done that with my own collection of random postcards and it instantly made the space feel more “me.” There...
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 wanting to be involved in every detail - sometimes it feels like you’re pitching your ideas over and over, even after t...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
Couldn’t agree more about drainage making or breaking a slab. I’ve seen folks pour beautiful patios, skip the mesh, and still get great results just by sloping things right. That said, did you add any decorative finish o...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Plastic sheeting definitely gives cleaner edges - I’ve noticed that too. I usually go with a tarp just because it’s what I have on hand, but the plastic does hug the surface be...