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RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
I get it - tossing batteries just feels wrong, even when they’re dead and done. I’ve actually started labeling the date on my rechargeables with a Sharpie, just so I know which ones are getting close to the end. It’s wil...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
I’ve actually tried convincing clients to let me tweak the angle or add a little curve to the backrest, and you’d think I suggested painting over the Mona Lisa. It’s wild - people want that “classic” look, but then compl...
RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?
Old cast iron can be a real pain - snakes just don’t play nice with it sometimes. I’ve seen folks actually push debris further down or even crack the pipe if they’re too aggressive. For leaks, I always tell people not to...
RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors
Funny, I’ve seen that same story play out with peel-and-stick more times than I can count. They’re tempting for a quick fix, but unless the subfloor is practically surgical-clean and dead flat, they just don’t hold up - ...