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RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Couldn’t agree more. I once worked on a 1920s bungalow where the owner wanted to keep the original glass knobs - even though half were chipped. We found a way to restore most and sourced a few vintage replacements. It to...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
I get what you mean about “good enough,” but honestly, those little flaws bug me every time I walk past them. I tried to ignore a wavy patch on my own living room wall once - couldn’t do it. Ended up redoing it a week la...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
That’s the story of my life every fall. I once spent a weekend installing these “miracle” guards, only to find a thick mat of pine needles and sludge six months later. Ended up with more mess than before. Honestly, I’ve ...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
Rain gardens are cool in theory, but honestly, I’ve seen them get overwhelmed when you’re draining a whole pool - even a small one. Had a client try that once and it just turned into a soggy mess for weeks. Sometimes spr...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
Man, I run into this all the time when picking out flooring or cabinets for a job. Some of those “eco” stickers just mean the company made up their own badge. The only ones I really trust are things like GREENGUARD or FS...