diy983
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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Louvered doors are underrated—I've swapped them into a few rentals and the airflow difference is real, even if they’re not winning any design awards. ...

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RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird

I totally get where you’re coming from. There’s a fine line between convenience and overcomplicating things. I’ve walked through properties where you ...

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RE: Keeping Your Home Dry: Insulation Tips for Flood-Prone Areas

That “gym locker” vibe is the price of skipping the vapor barrier, trust me. Rigid foam’s fine but only if you seal it up tight and keep moisture out ...

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RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind

Title: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind I hear you on the primer not being a miracle worker. In my experience, you can throw al...

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RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?

Deep drawers are underrated—makes organizing pots and pans so much easier, especially in older homes. Under-cabinet lighting is one of those upgrades ...

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RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had a different experience in a couple of my rental properties. Oil finishes definitely win out for me, espec...

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RE: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season?

Definitely on board with pillow covers—I've been doing that for a while now, and it's honestly a game changer. Good-quality covers hold up surprisingl...

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RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC—am I just lucky?

I'm with you on partial upgrades being underrated. But honestly, ductwork can be tricky—sometimes it looks fine from the outside but has hidden issues...

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RE: Wrapping My House Up Like a Sweater—Worth the Hassle?

Exactly this. People underestimate how much soft furnishings can soak up sound. I once spent a weekend meticulously installing acoustic panels in a re...

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RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird

Couldn't agree more. I went down the automation rabbit hole myself—smart thermostats, automatic blinds, sensors everywhere. At first it felt futuristi...

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