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RE: Finally upgraded my kitchen counters and I'm loving it!
Couldn’t agree more with this. I always tell people: if you want low-maintenance and durability, quartz or recycled glass is the way to go. If you’re set on natural stone, sealing it regularly is non-negotiable - otherwi...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS I get the frustration, but honestly, if we never took risks on new products we'd still be stuck with asbestos and single-pane windows. Sure, some stuf...
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? You nailed it about the outdoor projects - old wood just looks right in a garden or on a porch. I’m all for upcycling, but I get picky about wh...
RE: ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think references are only as useful as the questions you ask. Most folks just ask “Were you happy?” and move on. If you dig deeper - ask about delays, communication, how th...