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RE: Quick check-up trick to avoid plumbing nightmares
QUICK CHECK-UP TRICK TO AVOID PLUMBING NIGHTMARES I get where you’re coming from about old-school checks - honestly, it’s hard to argue with just using your senses. But I’ll admit, as someone who’s always watching the b...
RE: KEEPING THE COLD OUT: MY STEP-BY-STEP FOR DRAFT-PROOFING DOORS
That’s exactly what tripped me up. My old house has warped floors, so the threshold never sat flush, no matter how much I adjusted it. Weatherstripping helped, but I did notice a bit more condensation on cold mornings. N...
RE: No more fumbling for keys: did you know this?
I’ve looked into keypad locks a bunch, but honestly, the price tags can get wild, especially for the “smart” models. I get the convenience, but part of me wonders if the extra features are worth it when a basic keypad do...
RE: Smart home on a tight budget - is it doable?
Yeah, I get your point - sometimes cheap gear can be a pain - but honestly, I've had decent luck tweaking budget stuff. For instance, my cheap smart bulbs were flickering like crazy at first, but after playing with firmw...
RE: Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber
Yeah, good call on the screws vs nails thing. I used screws once thinking they'd hold tighter, but ended up regretting it when a few snapped after the wood dried out and shifted slightly. Nails definitely have that flex ...