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RE: KEEPING THE COLD OUT: MY STEP-BY-STEP FOR DRAFT-PROOFING DOORS
KEEPING THE COLD OUT: MY STEP-BY-STEP FOR DRAFT-PROOFING DOORS I get the appeal of chasing down every draft - there’s something weirdly satisfying about tracking them with incense or a candle. But honestly, I think peop...
RE: Switching to energy-saving bulbs: how many of your lights are actually LEDs?
This is spot on. I’ve tested a bunch of “warm” LEDs, even those with high CRI ratings, and there’s still something missing - especially for reading. It’s not just nostalgia; halogens genuinely make colors pop and shadows...
RE: HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL
HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL I get the appeal of working with what you’ve got, but honestly, sometimes those “small tweaks” just end up being band-aids. I’ve seen clients swap showerheads and add aer...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? This is spot on - people get so wrapped up in “neutral for resale” that they forget to make the place feel like theirs. I’ve worked with clients who were...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Title: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV? I get the appeal of smart tech, but honestly, I still prefer the tactile feel of a remote too. There’s something about physically pressing a button that just works - ...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES I get where you’re coming from on the caulk - cheap stuff just cracks or shrinks and you end up redoing it anyway. But I’ll push back a bit on drop cloths. I’ve seen folks use ...