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dlee78
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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
I hear you on the Frankenstein setups - my neighbor tried to mix solar and wired and ended up with a mess of cables and dead lights half the time. I’m all about keeping costs down, so I stuck with solar, even if it means...
RE: Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild
Rain gardens are actually on my wish list, but I keep hesitating because of the initial price tag. Still, after seeing a neighbor’s yard turn into a swamp every spring, I’m starting to think it’s worth it. Permeable pave...
RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?
I totally get the concern about routines making you overlook stuff. I’ve definitely had a couple of “surprise” leaks that didn’t line up with my usual checklist - one time it was just a weird musty smell under the sink, ...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
Couldn’t agree more about the “five feet away” rule - if it looks good from there, you’ve won. It’s just not worth driving yourself nuts or blowing your budget chasing perfection, especially in an old house. I used to bu...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
TOO MANY STICKERS, NOT ENOUGH CLARITY I totally get where you’re coming from - last time I was at the store, I spent way too long squinting at coffee bags, trying to figure out what half those labels even meant. I try t...