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daisyhiker971
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RE: Keeping things cool when arguments heat up
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had contractors look at me sideways just for asking what brand of insulation they’re using or if that “eco-paint” is actually low-VOC. Sometimes I feel like a broken record, but...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve lost count of how many times I thought I’d save money by upcycling, only to end up knee-deep in sanding dust and weird screws that don’t fit anything. Still, there’s som...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Title: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do? I’ve actually done the thorny bush thing under my front windows - roses and pyracantha. They look nice enough, but I’ll tell you, ...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
Title: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. It’s wild how ideas that once seemed “out there” suddenly become the norm a few years down the road. I’ve...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? References are a mixed bag, honestly. I’ve had builders hand over a list of “happy” clients, but when I dug deeper, a couple folks were just friends or family. S...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
THORNY PLANTS AREN’T FOOLPROOF, BUT THEY HELP Yeah, hawthorns and even roses can be a decent deterrent. I tried pyracantha under my kitchen window once - looked great, but trimming it was basically a blood sport. Still,...
RE: HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL
HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL Gotta say, I’m with you on the whole “balance” thing. I tried letting my yard go wild one summer and it just turned into a patchy mess, plus the neighbors started grumbli...
RE: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof
Yeah, the venting thing is easy to overlook until you’re staring at a soffit that smells like a gym bag. I’m with you on the cellulose - used it in my last place and it handled the weird corners way better than fiberglas...