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RE: Building on a hill vs. flat land: what would you do?
BUILDING ON A HILL VS. FLAT LAND: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? You nailed it about the maintenance - flat yards are just so much more forgiving. I used to have a sloped backyard and honestly, I lost count of how many times my whe...
RE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT Honestly, that’s such a good point about “flat” being deceptive. I used to think a flat lot was as easy as it gets - just pour and go, right?...
RE: Finally upgraded my kitchen counters and I'm loving it!
Funny you mention the “lived-in” look - my old butcher block has more stories than my family photo albums. Every scratch is like a little memory (or a reminder I need sharper knives). But yeah, there’s something to be sa...
RE: No more dead zones: how I got wifi in my backyard shed
Funny, I tried skipping the sanding step once too - thought I could get away with it. Nope, ended up with a patchy mess by spring. Do you use spray paint or brush for conduit? I always end up with drips when I rush it...
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? I totally get the “statement ceiling” thing - sometimes it feels like designers are more interested in their portfolio than your actual life. I’ve been t...