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RE: Knocking down walls: living with one big space
Honestly, I kinda miss having a spot to stash dirty dishes when people drop by, but the open space is worth it for me. The half wall just collected junk - mail, keys, random stuff I didn’t even remember putting there. Wh...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
Never fails - my “quick” bathroom sink fix last month turned into pulling out a chunk of tile because of a mystery leak that had rotted the drywall. I swear, these old houses are just waiting to mess with you the second ...
RE: Turning a scratched-up floor into something I actually like
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the line between “character” and just looking run-down. We’re working on our first place right now and I went back and forth on whether to keep the beat-up look or go all-in on ref...
RE: Greener Sleep Spaces: Small Swaps That Made a Big Difference
Honestly, I think you’re onto something there. I looked at wool toppers when I started redoing my bedroom and just couldn’t justify the price. Ended up with a recycled fiber one (think it was made from old bottles?) and ...
RE: Natural cleaners vs store-bought stuff for appliances
Yeah, I tried the baking soda paste thing on my stainless fridge, thinking it’d be “gentler” - ended up with weird streaks and a chalky feel. Sometimes I wonder if the “green” hacks are just more hassle than they’re wort...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
I totally relate to the “mid everything” approach. I tried to go all out with a fancy bathroom vanity in my last place, thinking it would be the star of the show. Instead, it just made the basic tile and cheap mirror loo...
RE: Smart lights vs smart switches for yard setup?
I ran into pretty much the same issue with smart bulbs outdoors. Thought it was just me or maybe my wifi at first, but nope - it was definitely the bulbs. I had them on my front porch fixtures, and they were great for a ...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
I went with the keypad-based one myself, mostly because I didn't want to rely on my phone battery or Wi-Fi connection to get into my own house. Learned that lesson the hard way after locking myself out during demo day - ...
RE: Finally got my outdoor space looking cozy and inviting
Interesting you mention creeping phlox - I was actually thinking about trying that out myself. My slope isn't huge, but it's steep enough to be annoying every time it rains. Landscaping fabric sounds doable, but honestly...
RE: Backyard Happy Hour: Are Home Bars the New Patio Trend?
Totally agree on mixing things up, but honestly, candles and me don't mix well - last time I tried that, I nearly set my patio umbrella on fire, lol. I ended up going with string lights instead. They're idiot-proof (trus...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Haha, I feel your pain on the indoor lake situation. I had a similar experience when I first moved into my fixer-upper. Thought I'd be smart and got one of those big industrial-looking dehumidifiers from a garage sale. W...
RE: got denied for a permit - what would you do next?
Yeah, totally get what you're saying. Had a similar issue with my deck - denied for some railing height thing. Ended up safer, sure, but cost me extra cash and headaches. Sometimes it's just red tape being red tape...
RE: how do you keep your home dry when mother nature gets moody?
Foam strips definitely do the trick for me too, but I gotta say, sometimes they're not enough if you've got bigger gaps or weird-shaped areas. Last winter, I ended up adding some silicone caulking around the edges after ...