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RE: Digging up the backyard: found more than just dirt
I hear you on the mulch migration. I tried river rock once, thinking it’d be the “set it and forget it” solution. Turns out, rocks don’t blow away, but they do end up everywhere else - lawnmower blades, flower beds, even...
RE: Water Pooling in My Backyard - Worth Digging a Trench?
I’m with you on the pea gravel - stuff just turns into a cement-like mess in clay. I’ve had better luck mixing in some coarse sand with the 3/4" stone, especially if you’re dealing with super slow drainage. Manual wrap i...
RE: Finally upgraded my kitchen counters and I'm loving it!
I’ve actually gone down the rabbit hole with those “miracle” finishes for butcher block. Tried one of the newer two-part poly sealants last year - supposed to be bulletproof, right? Honestly, it’s tougher than oil, but s...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
Couldn’t agree more - natural light is one of those things you can’t really “add back in” once it’s gone. I’ve been down the Pinterest rabbit hole myself, but when you start measuring out actual square footage, prioritie...
RE: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7?
WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? You’re not alone in feeling like the “stadium-bright” LEDs are a mixed bag. I get the intention - safety, visibility, maybe even energy savings...
RE: Putting money aside "just in case" or relying on credit cards?
Putting Money Aside "Just In Case" Or Relying On Credit Cards? I hear you on the “I’ll pay it off next month” trap - been there, paid the price (literally). I started tracking every home expense in a spreadsheet after a...