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RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
That’s the thing - sometimes I wonder if the “character” is just code for extra work. Last time I salvaged floorboards, I found a whole patch with some kind of oil spill. Ever tried to deal with that? I’m curious if ther...
RE: KEEPING THE COLD OUT: MY STEP-BY-STEP FOR DRAFT-PROOFING DOORS
KEEPING THE COLD OUT: MY STEP-BY-STEP FOR DRAFT-PROOFING DOORS Threshold sweeps are definitely the unsung heroes. I put one on my back door last fall and it’s held up way better than the foam strips I tried before - tho...
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Title: Mixing Open Shelves and Cabinets - Worth the Dust? I’ve been down this road in my last kitchen reno, and honestly, I’m still not sure if I’d do it again. The open shelves looked great for about a week - like some...
RE: Keeping things cool when arguments heat up
That’s honestly the spirit. I’ve definitely been there - standing in front of a window in the middle of January, trying to decide if I should do it “the right way” or just slap some tape on and call it good. I used to be...
RE: Building on a hill vs. flat land: what would you do?
I totally get that. I once toured an earth-sheltered home built right into a hillside - super energy efficient, and the way it blended into the landscape was wild. The owners said their heating bills were almost nonexist...
RE: When You Think You Know Better Than Your Lawyer
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, sometimes those visuals just don’t move the needle. I once helped a neighbor put together a whole packet - photos, color swatches, even energy savings data for solar panels. ...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
Totally agree about listening being key. I once worked with a designer who wanted to use reclaimed wood everywhere because it was “on trend,” but they never asked if I actually liked the look or if it fit my lifestyle. E...
RE: Finally upgraded my living room lights - anyone else tried smart bulbs?
Title: Finally Upgraded My Living Room Lights - Anyone Else Tried Smart Bulbs? That line made me laugh because it’s exactly what happened at my place. I had this grand vision of a “smart” home, but ended up with a pat...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? Funny, I had a similar experience - thought I was saving the planet one flush at a time, but my 1960s pipes had other ideas. Ended up learning more about plungers tha...