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RE: Water Pooling in My Backyard - Worth Digging a Trench?
I get where you're coming from, but I’ve seen my fair share of “quick fix” trenches turn into eyesores when folks don’t plan them out right. Had a client once who just dug a shallow channel, tossed in some gravel, and ca...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
Weekend Crafts: Do You Prefer Building From Scratch or Upcycling Old Stuff? Yeah, those quirks can drive you nuts. I once tried to fit an old cabinet door onto a new frame - nothing lined up, and I spent more time shimm...
RE: Keeping things cool when arguments heat up
I hear you on the endless paint touch-ups - sometimes I wonder if those little scuffs are just part of the house’s “character” after a while. But I’ll admit, I get a bit uneasy when folks start axing old tasks without a ...
RE: Building a greener city, one quirky apartment at a time
Man, you nailed it with that. I can’t count how many times I’ve been called in to rip up some “indestructible” flooring only to find out it’s basically immortal... and not in a good way. Last year, I demo’d a kitchen whe...