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RE: Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild

I get the appeal of the heavy-duty stuff, but man, even that can get pricey fast. I tried it under my patio stones and it worked for a couple years, b...

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RE: Picking the right windows for your house vibe

That comparison made me laugh. I’ve been tempted by those “vintage style” windows at the big box stores, but when you actually touch them, they feel k...

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RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?

WEEKEND PLUMBING JOBS NEVER TAKE JUST A WEEKEND Duct tape on copper pipes is wild, but I get the desperation. I’ve tried to be “prepared” with a box ...

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RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?

I totally get the urge to poke around—I've done the same, and sometimes it saves you a headache later. But I’ll admit, I’m always weighing the risk vs...

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RE: locked out drama—what would you do?

I get the appeal of leaving a spare with a neighbor, but honestly, that’s not always practical. What if they're out of town or just not home when you ...

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RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?

Honestly, I feel your pain. I’ve been down the rabbit hole trying to find something that doesn’t scream “modern tech” on my 1930s front door. Most of ...

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RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED

Totally with you on reclaimed wood being sturdier—it's usually old-growth timber, which is denser and stronger than most of the fast-grown stuff we ge...

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RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?

That's a clever idea, but I'm wondering about security. If it's that well-hidden, great—but what if someone does stumble onto it? I've been considerin...

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RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?

Haha, reading your vanity replacement adventure gave me flashbacks to my own DIY plumbing fiasco a couple years back. Thought I'd save some cash by sw...

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