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RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Pressure-mounted gates are definitely hit or miss, especially with determined little ones. I’ve had one that held up for months, and another that my kid toppled in under an hour - depends on the brand and the wall, I gue...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
Funny how the “good enough” threshold keeps shifting as the years go by. I used to fuss over getting every downspout just so, but these days, if the water’s moving and nothing’s growing legs in there, I call it a win. I ...
RE: Why is it so hard to find eco-friendly lumber that doesn’t cost a fortune?
Mixing old and new really is the way to go, even if it means a little extra elbow grease. I’ve had reclaimed wood projects where I spent more time pulling nails than actually building anything... but at least you know it...