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RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
Had to laugh reading this - my place is old enough that the walls have probably seen more stains than I have birthdays. Tried shellac primer on a mystery spot in the dining room once... worked for the stain, but the smel...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
I hear you on the prep - my 1920s walls basically laugh at anything labeled “easy application.” Tried a “green” primer once and it smelled like salad dressing, then bubbled up under my top coat. At least the dog didn’t m...
RE: Picking the right windows for your house vibe
Those wavy panes are like the house’s wrinkles - proof it’s lived a little. I tried weatherstripping mine last winter and ended up with sticky fingers and a cat covered in foam tape. Still, can’t bring myself to swap the...