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RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep

Honestly, I’ve had better luck with wax in those stubborn corners. It’s a bit more work up front—lots of elbow grease—but it doesn’t seem to attract d...

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RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?

That’s the realest thing I’ve read all week. I tried swapping out a kitchen faucet in my 1950s house and ended up replacing half the supply lines beca...

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

I hear you on the unpredictability—sometimes it’s part of the fun, sometimes it’s just stress. I’ve had both convection and conventional ovens, and ho...

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RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually regretted not going “marine grade” on a few things—door hardware especially. The salt air just eats ...

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RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind

Definitely second this. Switching up knife sizes as you go makes a huge difference. I used to stick with the same knife all the way through—rookie mis...

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RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

Totally agree with this! I used to drive myself nuts trying every DIY cleaner out there. Eventually realized a damp microfiber mop and occasional buff...

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

Haha, your Reagan-era faucet comment hit home. I once tackled a shower valve that was probably installed when disco was still cool—rusted solid, strip...

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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Totally agree about ventilation—made a huge difference in my place too. I tried those charcoal bags at first, and yeah, they're cute and all, but my c...

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RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

Haha, totally feel you on the slip-n-slide drama—been there, done that, nearly broke a hip. Murphy's is decent stuff for sure. I've tried it myself, a...

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RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind

Yeah, I've definitely been there... first time I tried damp sanding, I got a little carried away and ended up with some shallow spots. Learned pretty ...

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RE: got denied for a permit—what would you do next?

Totally agree with checking the zoning and historical stuff first—saved me a ton of headaches before. But sometimes, even after you think you've cover...

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

Yeah, I've tried something similar with compost and sand on my clay-heavy yard too. It definitely helped at first, but after a couple of rainy seasons...

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RE: Bathroom plumbing nightmare—how big a deal is this?

Yeah, totally get where you're coming from—I've had a similar experience myself. Thought I scored big with some vintage copper fittings for my shower,...

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RE: Little-Known Hacks for Keeping Your Patio Looking Fresh

Good call on the vinegar heads-up—I almost wrecked my sandstone pavers doing the same thing a while back. Ended up switching to boiling water for weed...

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