apollodancer
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RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?

Funny you mention the monster bookcase—last attic conversion I did, we tried to get a custom wardrobe up there and it just wouldn’t fit through the st...

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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?

I’ve actually put those post cap lights on a couple fences—one project used the solar kind, and another had wired low-voltage ones. The caps seem to s...

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RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

Man, that’s a tough break. It’s wild how those “looks fine” moments can turn into the most expensive problems, right? I get the temptation to keep cos...

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RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool—what’s actually better?

It’s wild how much of a difference the sun angle makes, right? I swear my glass pool fence looks perfect until about 4pm, then suddenly it’s like a cr...

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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Venting a closet to the outside does sound a bit extreme, but I get where you’re coming from. Sometimes it feels like nothing short of a full renovati...

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RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?

Funny you mention the “crusty old washer”—I once spent an entire afternoon convinced my kitchen sink was leaking from some mysterious, catastrophic so...

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RE: Convection vs. Conventional Ovens: Which One Actually Makes a Difference?

Totally get what you mean—sometimes it feels like the savings are more hype than help, especially for smaller meals. I’ve actually done a couple casse...

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RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?

I hear you on the smell—nothing like eau de old pipe to linger in your nostrils for days. I’ve had a few “what have I gotten myself into?” moments cra...

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RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC—am I just lucky?

Twenty years is pretty impressive—must've been a solid system to begin with, huh? Makes me wonder though, have you noticed any subtle changes in comfo...

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RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?

Totally agree about scale and placement being key. Have you ever tried mixing different types of lighting in one space? I recently did a kitchen where...

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RE: Sneaky ways to brighten your space without flipping the switch

Totally agree on mirrors, they're like little magic tricks for tight spaces. Ever tried using metallic or glossy finishes on furniture or decor pieces...

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RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird

I've definitely been there with the smart home overload. It's funny, isn't it, how tech that's supposed to simplify life can sometimes complicate it i...

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RE: Finally found a quiet garage opener that won't wake the neighbors

Haha, I totally get the late-night ice cream runs. Nothing beats slipping out unnoticed for a little midnight indulgence... Your Victorian floor cr...

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RE: remodeling in a flood-prone area—wish I'd known this sooner

That sounds like a pretty creative solution, especially with the grasses softening things up. Did you find certain native grasses handled flooding bet...

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RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind

The wider knife definitely makes a difference—I remember when I first switched, it was like night and day. Did you find it tricky to adjust your techn...

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