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RE: Finally upgraded my kitchen counters and I'm loving it!
Peel-and-stick stuff always sounds great in theory, but I’ve never seen it hold up well in a kitchen. Maybe it’s just me, but after a year or two, the edges start curling or you notice little bubbles. I get wanting to av...
RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had some luck with the motion-activated sprinklers - at least for a while. Maybe my rabbits are just lazier or less clever? Eventually they figured it out, but it bought ...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Title: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing? Honestly, I get the point about old records, but I’m not convinced surveys are always the answer either. I’ve had surveyors miss stuff or...
RE: What if all signs were designed for everyone to read?
Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve walked right past a sign because the font was too artsy or the color blended into the wall. I get wanting things to look unique, but if nobody can read it, what’s the poin...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
Honestly, I’ve never understood why some designers act like they’re footing the bill. Had a similar thing happen - kept pushing for a mudroom and got so much resistance about “flow.” Now it’s the most-used spot in the ho...
RE: Smart home ecosystems worth checking out
Yeah, I’ve been there. Tried to “upgrade” my house with a mix of brands because each one had a feature I liked. Looked great on paper, but in reality, it was a mess. My wife still grumbles about needing three different a...