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david_martinez
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RE: Painting your walls without poisoning the planet?
Lime paint really does have a mind of its own. I’ve found that prepping the wall is half the battle - sometimes you need to wet the surface a bit before applying the lime, or it just dries patchy. Mineral primers help, b...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Totally agree on the HEPA filter - regular shop vacs just don’t cut it with drywall dust. I’ve used zipwalls too, and yeah, they’re a hassle, but honestly worth it if you care about air quality. One thing I’d add: if you...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
I hear you on the metal scraper - mine’s outlasted three kitchen remodels and still does a better job than half the “eco” stuff I’ve tried. Had a label remover once that promised to be plant-based and gentle, but it bare...