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RE: Building a deck that doesn’t wreck the planet
Tried a few of those “eco” oils - Osmo and Rubio Monocoat come to mind. They’re decent, but honestly, nothing I’ve used lasts more than a couple seasons without touch-ups, especially in harsh weather. As for splinters, s...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
You’re spot on about the “booties” test - if they don’t care enough to keep the floors clean, what else are they cutting corners on? I’ve had contractors try to tell me that a little dust is just part of the process, but...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Honestly, I get why folks default to running a line and calling it a day, but I’ve lived in a 1920s house long enough to know that sometimes “simple” turns into a mess down the road. Digging trenches for wiring around ol...