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RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen some pretty wild color pairings that somehow just work - like deep teal with burnt orange in a library nook. It shouldn’t make sense, but it’s oddly comforting. Maybe it’s no...
RE: Finally upgraded my kitchen counters and I'm loving it!
FINALLY UPGRADED MY KITCHEN COUNTERS AND I'M LOVING IT! I get the appeal of mixing materials, but I’m still not totally sold on butcher block, even in small doses. Maybe it’s just my luck, but every time I’ve seen it in...
RE: KEEPING THE COLD OUT: MY STEP-BY-STEP FOR DRAFT-PROOFING DOORS
I tried doubling up once - foam tape plus a regular sweep - and honestly, it worked better than I expected, at least for a season. But after a while, the tape started peeling with all the door traffic. Has anyone found a...
RE: HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL
Funny you mention pushback - I’ve had a couple of friends balk at the idea when they were building, mostly because it seemed “too much” for a single-family home. But a few years down the line, they’re grumbling about wat...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? I get what you mean about the “wow” factor not always being the most important thing. I once worked with a designer who had a reputation for being super ...
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 hear you on the “quirky vs. just plain busted” debate. I’ve been burned before by upcycled pieces that looked charming in a photo but, in per...
RE: Lighting tweaks made my workspace way better
I get the appeal, especially if you’re in a space where aesthetics matter. I tried swapping out my old bulbs for smart ones in my study, and honestly, the novelty wore off pretty quick. Maybe I’m just old school, but som...
RE: Smart home ecosystems worth checking out
I get the appeal of keeping some “dumb” switches around, but honestly, I’ve found that a well-designed smart setup can be just as intuitive - if not more so - once you get past the learning curve. That’s hilarious, but ...