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RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
Couldn’t agree more about the “30-year” shingle hype - mine barely made it to 18, and that’s with regular cleaning and patching. I do think the synthetic underlayment is worth every penny, especially if you’re in a spot ...
RE: Estimating building expenses: what tools or sites do you trust?
Estimating Building Expenses: What Tools Or Sites Do You Trust? The learning curve is real, especially if you’re used to just emailing spreadsheets back and forth. I tried getting a couple of my go-to subs to use Procor...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES - WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to be all-in on custom, but after wrestling with uneven floors and weird corners, modular starts looking pretty smar...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
That’s a solid tip. I ran into the same issue - kept losing my favorite settings every time someone hit the switch. Ended up wiring in a Lutron Caseta dimmer, which actually keeps the last scene. It’s a bit more work to ...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried to get fancy with “smart” lighting in my last place - ended up with a living room that only turned on if you did the hokey pokey in the right spot. Now, I just run extra cond...
RE: Keeping track of your construction loan payments without losing your mind
Honestly, I’ve tried a few of those project management apps and they just end up feeling like another job. I get the appeal - being able to attach receipts and keep everything in one place sounds great in theory. But aft...
RE: Finally visualized my apartment layout and it changed everything
Funny how the “temporary” setups always stick around way longer than planned. I’ve had a folding table as my main workspace for over a year now - never thought it’d last this long, but it just works. Sometimes the best l...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Funny, I actually find the opposite true. When friends come over, voice commands become a bit of a conversation starter - especially if I've built some custom DIY integrations. It sparks curiosity and gets people talking...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
Had a similar issue a couple years back - thought I'd nailed the roof replacement, but missed a tiny gap near the vent pipe. Didn't notice anything until I saw some condensation forming on the attic beams. Luckily caught...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Hue bulbs are definitely solid, but I've had pretty good luck with LIFX too. Installed them in my last reno and found the brightness and color range surprisingly vibrant. Setup was a bit finicky at first... but once conn...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
I've had similar luck at ReStores - sometimes you score big, other times it's a total bust. Recently found some vintage cabinet handles that completely transformed my kitchen cabinets for next to nothing. But yeah, timin...