dobby_wanderer
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RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?

I totally get what you mean about the tape and labels—I've had them peel off in the middle of a project, which is just annoying. The phone pics idea i...

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

Tried the lazy Susan route in our last kitchen—looked cool, but honestly, stuff kept falling over or getting stuck in the back. Ended up switching to ...

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RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?

HOME PLUMBING CHECKUPS: DIY CHECKLIST OR PRO INSPECTION? You nailed it with the “my wallet is always nervous” bit—same here. I’m all for catching the...

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

Totally get what you mean about open shelves—mine looked cute for about a week, then turned into a clutter magnet. If you’re on a budget, I found that...

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RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?

Totally agree there—stainless is worth every penny near the ocean. I’d also factor in higher paint costs for marine-grade stuff. Regular exterior pain...

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RE: Keeping mold away from your shower—my favorite lazy hack

Honestly, I think you nailed it with the timer switch. I tried one of those fancy humidity-sensing fans once and it just...didn’t get the job done. En...

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RE: Smart lights vs smart switches for yard setup?

I've been using outdoor smart LED strips for about a year now, and honestly, they're pretty solid if you set them up right. Here's what worked for me:...

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RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

Had the exact same issue with my older floors—thought I was being clever with the DIY olive oil trick, but ended up with that annoying haze too. Event...

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RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

I get what you're saying about vinegar...I tried it a few times, but my floors ended up smelling like salad dressing, lol. If you're looking for shine...

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

Haha, seriously, firmware updates have given me more gray hairs than my kids. I've been slowly switching to smart switches room-by-room—definitely eas...

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RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind

Haha, truer words have never been spoken... sanding patience should be listed as a DIY superpower. One thing I found helpful (after my own bumpy drywa...

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RE: how often do you actually check your deck for safety?

I totally get the dread of crawling under there more than necessary... but honestly, waiting a whole year between checks feels a bit risky to me. I fo...

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