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cathy_cloud
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RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Ain’t that the truth. I once turned my back for literally 30 seconds and my son was halfway up a stack of drywall sheets - looked like he was scaling Everest. I’ve tried every gate, barricade, and “creative” solution out...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Man, “character” is one way to put it. I had a rental where the closet basically smelled like a swamp no matter what I tried - calcium chloride, fans, even those fancy cedar blocks. Ended up putting a cheap dehumidifier ...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Man, that’s the truth. I once hired a guy who could quote building code chapter and verse, but the minute we hit a weird plumbing reroute, he just stared at it like it was a magic trick. Meanwhile, my uncle - who thinks ...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Couldn’t agree more about the “organized chaos” thing. I’ve had contractors swear they know where everything is, but then you watch them spend 20 minutes digging through a pile of tools for a pencil. Drives me nuts. I’m ...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Rainfall showerheads are a game changer, right? I swear, it’s the one thing that makes me feel like I’m living in a hotel, even if the rest of the bathroom is just “meh.” I hear you on the tile lines - my last flip had a...
RE: Turning a scratched-up floor into something I actually like
Totally get this. I used to obsess over every scratch - now I just call it “vintage charm” and move on. Honestly, I’ve seen buyers pay extra for floors with a bit of “character.” That Paw Print of Regret? You might be si...
RE: Smart lights vs smart switches for yard setup?
Yeah, I’ve learned that lesson the hard way too - tenants and smart bulbs are a wild combo. I can’t count how many times I’ve had to explain, “No, the light isn’t broken, you just flipped the switch.” Smart switches are ...
RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?
I get what you’re saying about the 9V backup being more of a “theoretical solution.” I mean, unless you’re Batman and your utility belt is stocked with random batteries, it’s probably not happening. But honestly, I’ve ha...