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RE: When “Smart” Devices Aren’t So Smart After All
Mixing brands with a hub definitely makes sense, especially if you’re trying to save some cash. I started out buying everything from one company because it felt simpler, but then they discontinued the smart plugs I liked...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? I totally get the appeal of upcycling, especially when you stumble on some quirky detail from the past. But honestly, for me, it usually comes ...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually want to hear about the “kitchen island in the wrong spot” kind of stuff. Maybe, but for me, how a builder handles mistakes is just as important as getting it right the firs...
RE: Nailing the first property check: finally got the green light
Yeah, I’ve been down the cheap weatherstripping road too - thought I was being clever, but it just peeled off halfway through January. Ended up with a draftier place than before. V-seal’s been decent for me so far, thoug...
RE: Switching to energy-saving bulbs: how many of your lights are actually LEDs?
Switching To Energy-Saving Bulbs: How Many Of Your Lights Are Actually LEDs? Totally get what you mean about the vibe - some LEDs just don’t cut it, no matter what the box says. I’ve tried to go all-LED for the savings,...
RE: What if all signs were designed for everyone to read?
WHAT IF ALL SIGNS WERE DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE TO READ? You’re definitely not alone in wanting a standard for visibility. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve driven around at night, squinting at house numbers that are ba...