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RE: Making fountains and ponds fun for everyone
MAKING FOUNTAINS AND PONDS FUN FOR EVERYONE Funny, I actually tried to hide my pump with some fancy ceramic frogs - looked cute for about a week, then the algae took over and it just looked gross. Gave up and now it’s j...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS I totally get that - sometimes you just need to stop the bleeding before you can even think about a real fix. I once tried to DIY a marble backsplash ...
RE: Finally upgraded my kitchen counters and I'm loving it!
I actually almost went with concrete because I love that industrial vibe, but the cracking stories freaked me out. Soapstone looked gorgeous, but I kept hearing it scratches super easily. Quartz just felt like the safe b...
RE: Keeping subs on track without losing your mind
Totally get this. I used to think written rules were overkill, but after finding a wet saw blocking my garage (again), I’m all for it. I do wonder if there’s a way to get folks to actually *read* the lists, though. Somet...
RE: Choosing Between Saving for Emergencies or That Dream Vacation
Choosing Between Saving for Emergencies or That Dream Vacation I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, sometimes I think we overestimate how much “disaster” is gonna strike. I’ve put off trips for years worrying a...
RE: What should I look for before signing with an interior designer?
Honestly, I totally get what you mean about balance. I once worked with a designer who was obsessed with “sustainable everything” - which sounded great, but the space ended up feeling kind of cold and echoey. The materia...