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RE: Navigating red tape for building updates: did you see this?
Honestly, I’ve wondered if the rules are a bit too rigid sometimes. I get preserving history, but when you’re freezing in winter or paying huge bills, it feels like common sense should win out. Interior storms helped me ...
RE: Ever regretted a fireplace facelift? Quick poll time
Never thought I’d be the type to paint over brick, but I’m with you - no regrets. The old brick just sucked the light out of the room. Only thing I’d do differently is maybe test more paint samples first. My first try wa...
RE: When the fence is a highway, not a wall
Totally get what you mean - quirky fences can be a conversation starter, but if it’s falling apart, it’s just stress waiting to happen. I do like when people keep some of the old character, though. Sometimes a little pat...
RE: Subway tiles vs. hexagon tiles in the bathroom - what’s your pick?
Mixing shapes can totally work if you keep the colors pretty simple. I did hex on the floor and subway on the walls in my last reno - didn’t feel too busy at all, actually made the space feel more interesting. Honestly,...
RE: Letting More Light In: My Experience Adding A Roof Bump-Out
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. There’s something about those old wavy panes that just feels right, but man, sitting next to a modern window in July without sweating buckets is a game changer. I did a similar upgra...