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jakecyclotourist
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RE: Why do old buildings look so different from modern ones?
That’s true, but I’ve found even those “small” upgrades add up fast if you’re doing a whole house. I tried swapping out basic trim for something with a bit more profile, and wow, the price difference surprised me. Someti...
RE: Movie night setup: projector, big TV, or something else?
Had a buddy who did the motorized screen drop in front of his TV - looked slick, but lining it up perfectly every time was trickier than expected. When it worked, though, it really did feel like a mini theater. I still l...
RE: Building greener: simple swaps that make a difference
Building Greener: Simple Swaps That Make a Difference Yeah, I hear you on the foam strips - they just don’t hold up, especially if you’ve got doors that see a lot of use. I switched to silicone a couple years back and h...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Yeah, I hear you on that. Gypsum was a bust for me too - felt like sprinkling fairy dust and hoping for magic. Compost did more, but honestly, I think the clay just laughed at my efforts. Drainage barely improved, but di...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
That’s the truth right there. I’ve seen folks get totally wowed by a designer’s portfolio, only to end up stuck in endless back-and-forths because the plans were missing details or didn’t match what the city wanted. Comm...