ben_martinez
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RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp

Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp I totally get this—mine seem to go from spotless to disaster zone in record time, especially with ...

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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?

I totally get where you’re coming from with the hardwired vs. solar debate. I was all set to go the “do it right, dig the trenches, run the conduit” r...

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RE: locked out drama—what would you do?

Locked Out Drama—What Would You Do? That magnetic box trick is underrated. I’ve only just started renovating my place and already I’m paranoid about ...

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RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors

I totally get what you mean about that fine line. I ran into some old electrical stuff in my place and decided not to risk it, but there was also thi...

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RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’m knee-deep in my first reno and every time I peel back a layer, it’s like opening a mystery box—never know wh...

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RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind

I totally get that. I keep telling myself “good enough” is actually good enough, especially since the only person who’ll ever notice those tiny flaws ...

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RE: Natural cleaners vs store-bought stuff for appliances

Natural Cleaners Vs Store-Bought Stuff For Appliances I’ve wondered about that too, honestly. I’ve been using the vinegar-water mix on my fridge an...

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

I totally get your hesitation about appealing. Haven't tried it myself yet, but a friend did recently and actually got approved after providing additi...

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

Vinyl can definitely hold up, but honestly, I'd lean toward fiberglass if your budget allows. My folks replaced their beach house windows with vinyl a...

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RE: Natural cleaners vs store-bought stuff for appliances

I've had my own share of vinegar mishaps too—my kettle smelled like pickles for a solid week after I tried cleaning it that way. 😂 Lesson lear...

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RE: Green home upgrades: rebates or tax deductions?

Ugh, totally get what you're saying. Just finished my first reno, and honestly, I barely had energy left to unpack boxes, let alone chase down rebate ...

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

Yeah, elderberry's a great suggestion—I actually planted a couple last spring, and they've held up surprisingly well through some heavy rains. Buttonb...

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

Totally get where you're coming from with the landscaping fabric frustration. I tried it once, thinking it'd be a quick fix to keep weeds down, but af...

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RE: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season?

I get what you're saying about pillows and blankets being easier, but honestly, even swapping those out every season feels like a bit much for me. May...

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RE: Remodeling adventures without emptying my wallet

Reading about your backsplash experience made me chuckle a bit because I recently went through something similar. I thought painting my bathroom cabin...

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