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RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery

I hear you on the pine needles - those things are relentless. Tried the mesh guards myself, and it was like giving the needles a new place to hang out. I’ve started calling gutter cleaning my “upper body workout” for the...

RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?

RE: HOW LONG DID YOUR POOL MAKEOVER REALLY TAKE?

That squirrel story cracked me up - nature really does have a way of keeping us humble. I’m right there with you on the sample chips. I thought I’d picked out this gorgeous teal, but in my backyard it looked like someone...

RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?

I get the code paranoia, but honestly, I worry more about the tech just failing on me. My neighbor’s smart lock froze during a power outage, and he ended up climbing through his bathroom window. At least with a hide-a-ke...

RE: Finally got my outdoor space looking cozy and inviting

I’m impressed you’ve managed to keep the bench from turning into a Bermuda Triangle for random stuff. I tried something similar, but mine somehow became a graveyard for half-used citronella candles and mystery screws. Ma...

RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

I tried the olive oil thing once - never again. My cat took one step, did the splits, and glared at me like I’d ruined her life. I’m with you on the microfiber mop. I did get sucked into buying one of those fancy floor p...