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RE: Worth the hassle? My experience with DIY wood floors
I hear you on the “eco” stuff being hit or miss. When we refinished our 1920s oak floors, I went down a rabbit hole trying to find something that wouldn’t stink up the house or make me worry about what I was breathing in...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
Those mesh screens are a lifesaver, but I’ve found they need a quick brush-off now and then, especially on my old Queen Anne where the maples rain down seeds like confetti. Had a downspout clog once - water found its way...
RE: Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last?
Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last? You’re not imagining it - the weight difference is real. I replaced a 1970s American Standard faucet last year, and the thing was heavy enough to use as ...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
You nailed it with the micro-mesh covers - tried those myself a few years back, thinking I was finally done with the annual ladder routine. Turns out, pollen and those little maple “helicopters” are just as determined as...
RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
Totally get where you’re coming from. My kitchen’s in a 1920s house, and whoever designed it clearly didn’t foresee modern appliances - or maybe they just liked a good obstacle course. When we moved in, the only spot for...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
That’s pretty much my philosophy too. I’ve tried every trick under the sun - old window screens, bits of hardware cloth, even an upside-down colander once. The only thing that really helped was propping the mesh up with ...