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RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
Tried the ultrasonic things a couple years back when I was desperate. Honestly, didn’t notice any difference - mice just kept doing their thing. Maybe it works for some folks, but for me it was just another gadget collec...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
Yeah, I’ve noticed the same thing - dual-flush feels nice for saving water, but the “full” flush isn’t a huge upgrade over regular low-flow. For me, it’s more about peace of mind on the water bill. Also, totally agree ab...
RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain That’s so true. I used to be all about “safe” colors because, well, paint isn’t cheap and I was terrified of hating it. But after finally trying a navy accent wall (on sale pai...
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
No More Dead Zones: How I Got Wifi In My Backyard Shed I totally get the appeal of hiding the conduit - my first thought was to just bury it and forget about it, but then I realized my budget was already stretched with ...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
Yeah, this totally hits home for me. I remember when we swapped out all our faucets and showerheads for those low-flow ones, thinking we’d see a big drop in the bill. Barely budged. Turns out the real culprit was a slow ...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I kinda get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m not convinced builder references are all that helpful, even when you try to dig deep. I mean, sure, you c...
RE: Finally visualized my apartment layout and it changed everything
FINALLY VISUALIZED MY APARTMENT LAYOUT AND IT CHANGED EVERYTHING I get what you’re saying about the “unseen” stuff being important, but honestly, sometimes it feels like the costs just spiral out of control if you try t...