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RE: remodeling on a tight budget - any clever hacks?
I hear you on the lighting - makes a world of difference. I used to think paint was the only way, but after living in an old Victorian with weird shadows everywhere, swapping out a couple of lamps and adding a string of ...
RE: Navigating red tape for building updates: did you see this?
That’s pretty much my philosophy too. I’ve got a 1920s bungalow, and every time I try to “modernize” something, it turns into a saga. Last year, I swapped out a dimmer for a plain old toggle switch - took me all of ten m...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
I get where you’re coming from - oil-based is tough to beat for durability, especially in older homes like mine. But I’ve actually had decent luck with some of the newer waterborne alkyd paints on my trim. Last year, I r...