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RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
- Couldn’t agree more about the rain chains. They look cool in catalogs, but in practice, they’re a mess - especially if you’ve got mulch or anything you care about under them. - Leaf guards are a mixed bag. I’ve put the...
RE: When your kitchen reno dreams meet your wallet’s reality
- 100% on this. Most of those “perfect” pantries are staged for photos, not real life. - Pull-outs are worth every penny, but yeah, they don’t solve the avalanche problem if you overload them. - I’ve seen clients spend b...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
- Couldn’t agree more. If I wanted daily play-by-plays, I’d just move in with the crew. - My checklist: show up on time, stick to the budget, fix issues fast, and don’t ghost me when something’s off. That’s it. - Weekly ...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
- Lighting and plumbing are always where the budget gets blown up. I’ve had to rewire whole sections before - never fun, always expensive. - On the “eco” grout, I’m with you. Unless it’s a selling point for buyers, I don...
RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?
- Honestly, I’ve tried a few of those retrofit kits and the ROI just isn’t there for most of them. - For my rentals, I’ve had better luck with a basic deadbolt and a keypad - nothing “smart,” just reliable and easy to ...
RE: how often do you actually check your deck for safety?
Good call on the textured composite - I had a similar slip issue a couple years back and ended up adding grip strips to avoid replacing the whole deck. Worked out okay, but not ideal aesthetically. Curious about your yea...