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RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
CRAMPED SPACES AND WEIRD TILE CHOICES - ANYONE ELSE? Totally agree, sometimes the tile just dominates no matter what you do. Have you ever tried using eco-friendly paint or tile overlays as a temporary fix? I’ve seen so...
RE: Choosing the Right Grips for Your Doors
Satin nickel really does fly under the radar, doesn’t it? I get why it’s your go-to for low maintenance. I’ve noticed clients rarely complain about it after install, which says a lot. Have you ever tried any of the recyc...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? That’s a good point about technical questions - people get so caught up in the “look” that they forget about the nuts and bolts. I’ve seen projects where...
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 get what you mean about the quirks giving a project more character. There’s something satisfying about making use of what’s already out there...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS You nailed it about the sunlight - people don’t realize how much a poorly placed window can mess with comfort or energy use. I’ve seen “green” remodel...