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RE: Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better

Had a similar issue when I first moved into my place. Thought I'd done everything right—got dimmers, LEDs, the whole deal. But nope, buzzing and flick...

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RE: Struggling to keep walls straight when building with lumber

Yeah, lasers are great, but honestly, I managed fine with strings once I figured out a trick. Instead of just tying them loosely, I used small nails a...

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RE: Anyone else feel awkward talking to their TV?

Plants definitely help, but if you're still feeling awkward talking to your TV, you might wanna check your furniture layout. When I first set up my li...

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RE: Casting vs injection molding—which method works better?

Totally agree on the cost factor, but I'd add that vacuum casting can actually be pretty durable if you prep right. I've been experimenting with it fo...

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RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights—anyone else tried smart bulbs?

Yeah, that's spot-on. When I first moved into my place (built in the 70s), I tried powerline adapters hoping they'd be simpler than mesh. Setup was st...

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RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations

I feel your pain—eyeballing measurements rarely ends well, especially with patios or foundations. I've learned the hard way to always mark out and mea...

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RE: Dealing with itchy pink nightmare in my attic

Totally agree about the foam baffles—definitely more about moisture than temperature. When I moved into my place, the attic was a mess of old insulati...

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RE: Hammer vs nail gun—what's your go-to?

As someone who just finished building my first custom home, I went through this exact debate. I started off thinking I'd stick with a hammer for most ...

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RE: Brick veneer or real brick walls—worth the extra hassle?

I've seen those tinting kits too, but honestly, I'd be cautious. My neighbor tried one last summer—followed the instructions to a T—and it looked grea...

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RE: Just put in a new kitchen sink and wondering if anyone else struggled this much

Went through the same thing recently. Installed porcelain because it looked amazing, but after cracking it with a cast iron skillet, I switched to sta...

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RE: Making your place look lived-in...by someone else

When we moved into our custom home last year, the builder had staged it with a bunch of random personal touches—like a pair of reading glasses on an o...

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