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RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
Funny you mention the phone flashlight - been there, done that, and I swear I always miss a spot or two. I’m with you on waiting for daylight for anything color-related. Learned that the hard way after picking what I tho...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
Title: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place Toothpicks and glue in stripped screw holes - been there more times than I care to admit. Once had to patch up an old closet door where the previous owner mu...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
That’s funny, I’ve actually had both experiences - sometimes a 3D model or extra sketches seem to help, other times it just opens up a whole new can of worms. Last time I brought in a detailed rendering for my deck, the ...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
I get what you mean about water-based finishes sometimes looking a bit too “new” or plasticky, especially on wood that’s seen some history. That used to bug me too. I redid our 1920s oak floors last year and went with Bo...
RE: Subway tiles vs. hexagon tiles in the bathroom - what’s your pick?
I hear you on the grout situation. I once did a small bathroom with those tiny hex tiles and, man, I was cursing myself every time I had to clean it. Looked amazing, but the upkeep is real. I actually tried the darker gr...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Totally relate to the “doors that don’t close right” thing - had one in my last house that just swung open on its own, like some budget haunted mansion. I always say, if it’s gonna be a pain to fix and still not work, so...
RE: Convection vs. Conventional Ovens: Which One Actually Makes a Difference?
Convection definitely took me a minute to trust, too. I remember the first time I tried roasting veggies - kept peeking in every five minutes, convinced I’d end up with charcoal. But man, the even browning is hard to bea...