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RE: Keeping the critters out: weird but effective tricks?
That line cracked me up - seriously feels like raccoons have a secret union and an architect on staff. I’ve helped friends design custom deck skirts before, and you’re not crazy for wanting it to look good *and* work. On...
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Title: Balancing Wow Factor and Livability I totally get what you mean about those “wow” moments. I’ve walked into homes that look like they belong in a glossy magazine, but then you realize there’s nowhere to put your ...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
I get what you mean about the satisfaction - there’s something special about giving old wood a second life. But honestly, I’ve found that sometimes the quirks of reclaimed materials can end up dictating the design more t...
RE: Choosing the Right Grips for Your Doors
Funny you mention that - last year I fell in love with these vintage brass pulls from a salvage yard, only to realize they were way too narrow for ADA. Ended up designing a custom backplate to widen the grip without losi...
RE: Building base structures - what if you had to start over?
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES - WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? Funny you bring up underpinning - I once worked on a 1920s craftsman that had been “patched” so many times it looked like a quilt underneath. The owners loved th...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
I had a similar debate with myself a couple years back. That’s the thing, right? I tried to retrofit my old 80s toilet and it was like trying to teach an old dog new tricks - worked for a while, then started acting up. ...
RE: Casting vs injection molding - which method works better?
Casting Vs Injection Molding - Which Method Works Better? That’s interesting, because I’ve actually had the opposite experience with some of the newer injection-molded stuff. Maybe it’s the resin blend or just luck, but...
RE: Looking for affordable land - any hidden gems?
LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE LAND - ANY HIDDEN GEMS? That made me laugh - landfills are the ultimate plot twist. I once worked on a project where the “bargain” parcel turned out to have a buried school bus (no joke). The ow...