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RE: Smart Lights Are Making Me Feel Kinda Dumb
One caveat before anyone swaps in smart switches: check the switch box for a neutral wire first. A lot of older homes - especially prewar ones - only have line and load at the box, so a standard smart switch may not work...
RE: Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild
Totally agree - there’s something about a slightly uneven brick path that just feels right, like it’s got a story. I’ve tried laying old bricks in a herringbone pattern, but honestly, the random layouts end up looking mo...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
I've been burned by skipping the dry fit, too - one time the backsplash tiles looked totally different under the kitchen lights than they did on the counter. Had to pry half of them off and start over. Curious, do you us...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
You nailed it about those pipes - they’re great for slow seepage, but a pool’s a whole different beast. I tried the perforated route once for a big water feature and, yeah, ended up with a swampy mess where the pipe just...
RE: Don’t get stuck with a leaky faucet: my trick for picking fixtures
Totally agree - matte black and unlacquered brass are way more forgiving than brushed nickel. I used to obsess over fingerprints, but honestly, after switching to a matte finish in my last reno, I barely notice them anym...
RE: Green board in the news - worth the hype for bathrooms?
Green board in the news - worth the hype for bathrooms? Couldn’t agree more - green board just can’t hang where water’s involved. I always go cement board behind showers and tubs, even if it’s a pain to cut and haul. Fo...
RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?
Title: Ever locked out by your own smart door? Man, I hear you on the smart lock drama - nothing like standing in the rain, phone in hand, watching your “smart” door decide it’s not in the mood. I’ve probably spent more...