Totally agree, sanding screens are a lifesaver. I tried the sponge method once and ended up with drywall joints looking like abstract art—interesting,...

Totally relate to the struggle with sheers. I went through a similar phase when I first moved into my place—thought sheer curtains would be this magic...

Honestly, swapping out fixtures isn't usually a big deal—I've done it plenty of times myself without flooding the place (yet...). But here's the thing...