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RE: KEEPING THE COLD OUT: MY STEP-BY-STEP FOR DRAFT-PROOFING DOORS
Totally get where you’re coming from - those cheap ones look tempting, but I’ve had them warp or the screws strip out way too fast. It’s frustrating to spend more, but I’ve found the mid-range options usually hold up bet...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had county records, title docs, and GIS maps all say different things about the same strip of land. At this point, I just budget for a survey if anything’s even slightly unclear...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS - Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had my share of “miracle” product fails - once tried a self-leveling floor compound that promised a glass...
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? - Had a similar dilemma with a bench last year. Used old deck boards, looked awesome at first. - After one rainy season, half the boards warped...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
If You Had To Rig Up Your Own Home Security On A Tight Budget, What Would You Do? Totally agree that just making your place *look* secure isn’t the end-all. I learned that the hard way after my neighbor’s “fortress” got...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? - The comfort height thing is real - my knees are grateful every day. - Maintenance has been way easier for us too. I was skeptical at first, but honestly, fewer clog...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
Totally agree with this: Here’s what’s worked for me over a couple of remodels: - Always bring up storage and daily routines in the first meeting. Designers sometimes forget how much “stuff” real people have. - Ask...
RE: Finally visualized my apartment layout and it changed everything
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I actually love having stuff up high - it keeps my counters and main shelves clear. Maybe it’s just habit, but I keep a little folding step stool tucked away and don’t mind g...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
Title: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot - Totally get where you’re coming from about the “invisible” fixes. It’s not flashy, but man, when you’re not mopping up water every s...
RE: Why does yard work always seem never-ending?
- Couldn’t agree more with this. I used to think I’d “arrive” at some point - like, one big weekend blitz and then just minor touch-ups. Nope. Every time I get one thing under control, something else pops up. - Swapped o...