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RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
I tried citrus peels last year after reading about it online - honestly, didn’t notice much difference. Squirrels still dug around like they owned the place. Coffee grounds seemed to help a bit with slugs, but not the bi...
RE: Keeping things cool when arguments heat up
Title: Keeping Things Cool When Arguments Heat Up That’s a smart move, keeping the codes handy. I can’t count how many times I’ve been halfway through a project and someone tells me, “Oh, you can’t do it that way,” only...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? That’s actually what I wonder too - how do you really know if a builder’s reference is telling the whole story? I’ve had people give glowing feedback, but then y...
RE: If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do?
I get the appeal of those big hedges, but yeah, they can turn into a real security headache. I’ve always wondered - do you think it’s better to go with a few well-placed cameras instead of just relying on lights? I mean,...
RE: Quick check-up trick to avoid plumbing nightmares
Quick Check-Up Trick To Avoid Plumbing Nightmares I get the hands-on approach, but do you ever worry about missing something in spots you can’t easily reach? I’ve had a slow leak behind a wall that didn’t show up under ...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS That’s wild about the stone popping off mid-toothbrush - been there, except mine was a kitchen backsplash that decided to “let go” right after I finis...
RE: Finally visualized my apartment layout and it changed everything
Finally Visualized My Apartment Layout And It Changed Everything Funny you mention mapping out wall art - I actually taped up sheets of printer paper above my sofa to get a sense of scale. It looked ridiculous for a wee...
RE: What’s a “normal” length for construction loans these days?
Title: What’s a “Normal” Length for Construction Loans These Days? I’ve been through this circus twice now and both times, locking in anything longer than 12 months upfront felt like pulling teeth. The first time, the b...
RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
Funny, I had almost the exact same experience - compost alone just wasn’t cutting it for my heavy clay either. Did you notice any issues with drainage after adding gypsum? I’ve heard mixed things about whether it really ...