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RE: How do you pace your painting projects - slow and steady or all at once?
I totally get what you mean about painting with others - sometimes it’s more hassle than help. I’ve had friends “help” and then spent twice as long fixing roller marks or drips. Still, I think the company makes the proce...
RE: Why is it so hard to find eco-friendly lumber that doesn’t cost a fortune?
I hear you on the reclaimed wood headaches - been there, done that, and still picking splinters out. I’ve had beams that looked solid but crumbled when I tried to cut them. Still, I can’t help but feel like there’s somet...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
Gravel in the trench can help with drainage, but in my experience, it tends to migrate into the soil or get clogged up with mud over time - especially if you get a lot of silt. I tried it near our old stone porch and end...