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RE: How do you pace your painting projects - slow and steady or all at once?
I’m with you on the tape struggle. Sometimes I feel like taping just adds another step, and I still end up touching up anyway. The only thing that’s really helped me is using a good angled brush and going super slow on t...
RE: Choosing between wood, MDF, and PVC for trim? Here’s what I learned
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with PVC than MDF in some spots, especially in bathrooms or basements where moisture’s a thing. MDF swells up if it gets even a little wet, and then you’r...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
That’s the spirit. Honestly, I think a little imperfection just makes the place feel more lived-in. I’ve got a door frame that’s not quite square and every time I see it, I remember the weekend I spent cursing at my leve...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
Yeah, I hear you on the buffer debate. I’ve definitely had projects where that “just in case” stash ended up funding a fancy backsplash or better appliances instead of patching up mystery leaks. Honestly, I’d rather be o...