danielw88
danielw88
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RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?

Honestly, I totally get the insulation struggle. I tried to cheap out with those batts too, thinking it’d be “good enough,” but yeah... not so much. T...

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RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

I totally get the hesitation with plumbing—honestly, that was my biggest worry too. I ended up doing most of my bathroom reno myself to save cash, and...

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RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?

I hear you on the salt monster—sometimes it feels like you’re just patching holes in a sinking ship. Did you end up doing most of the work yourself, o...

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RE: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season?

Honestly, I totally get what you mean about the quirks being part of the charm. I’ve had to patch up more than a few scuffed walls after moving thrift...

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RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors

I do get what you mean, but I gotta say, sometimes I wonder if all those extra steps are really necessary, or if we just get too cautious and end up s...

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RE: locked out drama—what would you do?

I've never tried mica myself, but now I'm curious too. Had graphite on my garage door lock and it left these annoying smudges all over the white paint...

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RE: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season?

Haha, I get that fake plants are way easier, but don't you miss the fresh feel and subtle changes real plants bring? I've found that choosing hardy, l...

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RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird

Haha, your bungalow sounds like it's got some serious sass. Ever wonder if older homes just have their own secret preferences? My 1950s ranch house ac...

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RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

Haha, finding hidden stuff during remodels is always a fun surprise. When we redid our bathroom, I stumbled across an old newspaper from the 70s stuff...

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RE: Finally found a quiet garage opener that won't wake the neighbors

Haha, totally get the charm of old house quirks—mine creaks like it's telling ghost stories at night. But honestly, if your garage is doing the whole ...

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RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC—am I just lucky?

20 years is pretty awesome...makes me wonder, have you been doing regular tune-ups or just leaving it be? I've heard mixed things about newer units to...

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