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RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
Honestly, I totally get the urge to just paint over everything and call it a day. We tried swapping a few tiles in our tiny hallway bathroom, and it just made the weird patterns stand out even more... Ended up regrouting...
RE: Finally upgraded my kitchen counters and I'm loving it!
I get what you’re saying about quartzite, but honestly, I went with a butcher block for my island and it’s been way less stressful than I thought. That’s the truth. I kinda like seeing a few knife marks and coffee rings...
RE: Estimating building expenses: what tools or sites do you trust?
Honestly, I thought I was the only one still glued to spreadsheets. I tried a few of those fancy apps, but they just made me more anxious - like, what if it misses something weirdly specific? My partner laughs at my colo...
RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?
Yeah, I’m with you on that. I actually tried to “train” my TV by repeating commands in my normal voice, then whispering, then even doing an over-the-top announcer voice... didn’t help much. I think it just likes to ignor...
RE: Casting vs injection molding - which method works better?
That’s exactly where I landed too. When I started making custom handles for my kitchen cabinets, I looked into injection molding and nearly fell off my chair at the price. Casting felt way more approachable, even if I ha...
RE: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7?
WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? Honestly, I get a little jealous of those moody, starry nights you see in movies - can’t even spot the Big Dipper from my backyard anymore. Whe...