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RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Totally get what you mean about dark ceilings feeling heavy. I tried a deep navy in my old dining room, thinking it’d be all moody and chic, but at night it just felt like the ceiling was closing in on us. Ended up repai...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY I hear you on the fingerprint museum - brushed nickel is basically a lost cause in my house. I tried going the “patina is character” route with unlacquered brass, but honestly, it ju...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
Couldn’t agree more - water’s relentless. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on high-end finishes, then balk at the “ugly” drain or that tiny slope. Next thing you know, they’re calling back after the first big rain because...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Title: Building base structures - what if you had to start over? Couldn’t agree more about the headaches from “character” getting out of hand. I get why people love the look of reclaimed wood and all those little quirks...
RE: Struggling with ventilation inspection requirements lately
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve had luxury builds where we literally used the same venting setup as a previous project - same materials, same installer - and one inspector was fine, the next nitpicked every tiny thing. It’s ho...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Honestly, that sums it up for me too. I’ve got all these “smart” features in my living room, but half the time I’m just yelling at the TV and getting nowhere. Tried to impress guests once by dimming the lights and puttin...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES That “waste” pile has bailed me out more times than I care to admit. I’ve tried the whole “just enough” approach and, honestly, it’s a gamble that rarely pays off. Tiles are no...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
Yeah, you nailed it - lenders really do freak out over the smallest changes. I’ve been there, trying to upgrade to something a little nicer (because who wants builder-grade everything?) and suddenly it’s like I’m asking ...
RE: Why does every outlet in my house need to be GFCI now?
Honestly, it does feel like overkill sometimes. I get the safety angle - nobody wants to end up as a cautionary tale because of a bad outlet - but it’s wild how much stricter things have gotten. I remember when we renova...
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
Honestly, I’ve been there with the trenching and the sore back - never again. The wildlife around here treats anything plastic like it’s a chew toy. I tried running conduit once, thought I was clever, but the raccoons ju...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
Honestly, I’m not convinced paying people to use less water would change much, especially in bigger homes. Like, I’ve got a pool and a pretty big yard - cutting back water use isn’t really an option unless I want everyth...
RE: Why does every outlet in my house need to be GFCI now?
Honestly, painter’s tape and a Sharpie is underrated. I’ve done the same thing in my last place - old wiring, random GFCIs tucked in weird spots. It’s not fancy, but it works, and you don’t have to rip apart half the hou...