Yeah, totally get what you mean about smart switches. I’ve run into the same thing with older homes. A few thoughts from flipping houses: - Couldn’t...
- Gotta admit, I’m torn. I love the tactile mess of a physical board—sticky notes everywhere, paint chips falling off, receipts taped at weird angles....
Totally get what you mean about mismatches adding character—sometimes the “imperfections” are what make a space feel lived-in. I’ve used reclaimed bar...
- Gut checks are great for the obvious stuff, but I’ve had “new” plumbing turn out to be a Frankenstein job hidden behind drywall. - DIY is fine for l...
- Couldn’t agree more. I’ve swapped a few old doors for clients, and it’s always a fight to get the smart lock to line up right. - Sometimes I wonder ...
- Had a similar issue last year when I tried smart bulbs in my patio fixtures—half the time they’d disconnect or just not respond. - Ended up swappi...
- Rain gardens are cool but yeah, you do have to dig out a chunk of soil—depends on your yard and how much water you’re handling. - Special plants hel...
- Been there with the overthinking—spent way too long debating if my anchor bolts were spaced “perfectly” or just “good enough.” - Contractors alway...
- Totally get what you mean about the eagle-eyed inspectors. - I always think I’ve caught everything, then someone points out a drip or a missing wa...
- Interesting to hear nylon's holding up well for you guys—I went steel rollers about three years ago after my nylon ones started squeaking pretty bad...
Totally agree with this part. I've flipped a few older homes where the HVAC was ancient, and you'd think they'd be toast...but nope, sealed ducts and ...
Haha, relatable! But honestly, isn't running into those unexpected leaks kind of the point? Each mishap teaches you something new. Hiring a pro might ...
Totally agree with this. I've done a few renovations on older homes, and locks are always a tricky balance. A couple things I've noticed: - Keeping t...
Noticed the same thing with a couple of budget locks I put on a shed last year—still look brand new. Maybe it's less about price and more about whatev...
- Totally get it on deductions, they've been helpful for me too, especially on bigger renos. - Curious though... has anyone found rebates more benefic...