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RE: Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last?
Touchless faucets sound cool in theory, but in practice? I’ve yet to see one that doesn’t end up being a pain, especially in older homes where the wiring and water pressure can be unpredictable. I get the appeal for hygi...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
I get the nostalgia for old-school gutter cleaning, but honestly, I think it’s overrated - especially if you’re thinking about rainwater collection. Open gutters just dump all that pine gunk straight into your barrel, an...
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
Couldn’t agree more about the tradeoff. I’ll take a little extra maintenance with natural oils over that plastic-y shine any day. Plus, most of those water-based polys still have some nasty chemicals - hard to call them ...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
That’s a good point - UV exposure really does a number on plastic and cheap insulation. I’ve seen some installs where folks just run the cheapest stuff they can find, and two summers later it’s cracking apart. If you’re ...