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RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks? - Tried rosemary too - grew like a champ, but didn’t do much for the squirrels in my yard. They just hop right over it. - One thing that actually helped a bit: scatt...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? - I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think references can be more useful than they seem - especially if you dig a little deeper. - Instead of just as...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
- Love the spreadsheet idea - totally keeps things grounded when the “ooh, shiny” factor kicks in. - Couldn’t agree more about function over flash. I’d rather have a proper entry for muddy shoes than a fancy chandelier...
RE: Trimming down expenses on project supplies
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES - Love the “use it or lose it” shelf idea - makes it way easier to keep track of what’s actually useful versus what’s just collecting dust. - Mixing stains and reclaimed wood? ...
RE: Casting vs injection molding - which method works better?
- Love that you mentioned the “story” behind cast parts - totally get it, especially for unique or low-volume stuff. - For me, injection molding’s consistency is a big win, but I always wonder about the environmental imp...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
TITLE: What if your city paid you to use less water? Had a similar situation when I swapped out my old lawn for native plants. The city let me apply for a “temporary adjustment” to my water baseline, but it wasn’t exact...
RE: Smart home on a tight budget - is it doable?
SMART HOME ON A TIGHT BUDGET - IS IT DOABLE? - Love the creativity with hiding hubs in old router boxes or books. That’s the kind of upcycling I wish more folks talked about - less waste, more function, and you don’t ha...