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RE: got denied for a permit - what would you do next?
Had a similar experience a couple years back when I was remodeling a client's kitchen. Inspector flagged the electrical setup, insisting it wasn't up to the latest code revision. I spent hours digging through the updated...
RE: Humidity Hacks: Little Things I Wish I'd Known Earlier
I've found misting to be a bit overrated myself. Sure, it feels good in the moment, but honestly, the humidity boost is so short-lived it's barely worth the effort. Humidifiers are definitely more consistent, but I've ha...
RE: got denied for a permit - what would you do next?
I've done the in-person thing a couple times, and honestly, it's hit or miss. One time I went down there thinking it'd clear things up faster, but ended up waiting forever just to get the same vague answers I'd gotten ov...
RE: Sneaky ways to brighten your space without flipping the switch
Haha, snake plants are practically indestructible. I once had a client who left theirs boxed up in a dark garage for almost two months during a remodel. When we finally unpacked it, the poor thing looked pretty sad...but...
RE: Turning my basement ceiling into a fantasy-inspired hangout
PVC can definitely work, but I'd be cautious about durability if you're planning to hang anything substantial from it. A few years back, I helped a friend turn his basement into a medieval tavern (yeah, he went all out)....
RE: remodeling in a flood-prone area - wish I'd known this sooner
I hear you on the skepticism. Had a client once with a similar historic home - beautiful place, nightmare basement. We tried everything from regrading to French drains, and the permeable paving ended up being the missing...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
That's pretty much my go-to as well. Learned it the hard way after one particularly dusty nightmare job... Another thing that helps is using a drywall sanding sponge for final touch-ups - less dust flying around, and way...
RE: Finally got my sunroom quiet enough to nap in peace
Glad you found some peace - sounds like a pretty cozy setup now. I've worked on a few similar projects, and while curtains and rugs can help soften noise, I usually find they're more effective with echoes or indoor sound...