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RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I don’t put much weight on references at all. Every builder can cherry-pick a few satisfied clients, and even the “...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain I get the appeal of breaking the rules, but I’ll admit, sometimes I see those “wild” color choices and just think... really? Like, avocado green and hot pink in the same hallway?...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
Title: If You Had To Rig Up Your Own Home Security On A Tight Budget, What Would You Do? I get where you’re coming from - cameras can feel a bit pointless when all they do is confirm your stuff’s gone. I’ve had better l...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
Definitely relate to this. I tried a smart thermostat and honestly, the novelty wore off quick. Half the time, I was fighting with the app or explaining it to family who just wanted to turn the heat up. Maybe these syste...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY You’re not alone - every finish seems to have its own annoying quirk. I went with brushed nickel last time for the same reason: at least I know what I’m dealing with. Matte black loo...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
Funny how the stuff nobody notices at first - like joist spacing or vapor barriers - ends up being the stuff you curse later if it’s done wrong. I’ve seen people pour money into fancy kitchens, but ignore sagging beams o...