vintage_kathy
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RE: Building base structures—what if you had to start over?

Mid-range can definitely hit the sweet spot sometimes, but I'm curious—did you factor in sustainability or energy efficiency when choosing materials? ...

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RE: Finally visualized my apartment layout and it changed everything

Totally agree with this. I remember when I downsized my sofa—it felt weird at first, but after a week or two, the space just felt...lighter somehow? F...

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

I've never personally had a stone sink, but my neighbor installed a soapstone one a couple years back. It looks amazing, but she mentioned it does scr...

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RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately

Yeah, I've noticed the same thing. Ceramic fixtures look great at first, but after a year or two, the buildup starts sneaking back in. I haven't tried...

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RE: MY NEW FIRE PIT SEEMS GREAT, BUT IS IT REALLY SAFE?

I messed around with one of those smokeless designs last summer at a friend's cabin. Honestly, I was skeptical at first—seemed like marketing hype—but...

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

Funny you mention acoustics—I actually stayed in an Airbnb recently that had real exposed brick walls, and I swear the place felt quieter somehow. Not...

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RE: Dealing with itchy pink nightmare in my attic

I've had the same fogging issue with swim goggles—super frustrating when you're already sweating buckets in a stuffy attic. One trick that helped me w...

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RE: Finally cracked the code on keeping construction costs in check

Interesting points, but honestly, I've had mixed results with moisture barriers under sisal. Sometimes they trap moisture instead of blocking it, espe...

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RE: Checking references from a builder's past projects

You're definitely on the right track with what you've done so far. Haha, I've totally done the drive-by thing too—you're not alone! Honestly, chec...

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