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RE: Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild
Honestly, I get a kick out of the “history detectives” who try to poke holes in backyard legends. Had a guy at a job site once insist the old door hardware I found was “definitely Victorian,” until I pointed out the Phil...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Can’t argue with that - breathing in those old-school strippers is rough, especially in tight spaces. Still, some of the “eco” stuff just doesn’t cut it on stubborn poly or thick latex. Sometimes I’ll spot-treat with the...
RE: remodeling on a tight budget - any clever hacks?
Cabinet doors as shelves - yeah, that’s a solid hack. I’ve seen folks get creative with old closet doors too, especially the louvered kind. They’re not everyone’s taste, but if you paint them up, they can look pretty sha...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
That’s the key right there. I’ve seen folks get religious about soldering, but if you’re crawling under a 1920s kitchen sink with pipes that look like they’ve been through a war, sometimes push-to-connect is just the sma...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
You nailed it with the “houses keep us guessing” bit. I’ve been in the business long enough to see just about every weird draft source you can imagine - behind cabinets, through electrical outlets, even straight up from ...
RE: Which is better for eco-friendly homes: strict rules or flexible guidelines?
Strict rules sound good on paper, but in the real world, they just don’t work for every project or every homeowner. I’ve seen plenty of folks try to follow every regulation to the letter, and it either slows them down to...