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RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
I hear you on the “hit or miss” part. Old wood is just stubborn sometimes. I’ve tried a few eco primers - Benjamin Moore’s Natura and ECOS both claimed to bond well, but neither stuck to my 1915 trim like shellac does. H...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
I get what you mean about the “hit or miss” thing. I’ve had eco paint peel right off my 1920s baseboards, even after following the prep steps to a T. Here’s what’s worked for me: 1) sand down to bare wood, 2) use a shell...
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
I hear you on the “special” mats - most of them are just marketing with a fancy price tag. I’ve been through a few myself, and honestly, the only thing that’s lasted in my kitchen is a thick cotton runner with a silicone...
RE: Delayed payments driving me nuts - does this ever get easier?
You nailed it - once the money’s out of your hands, it’s like pulling teeth to get folks back for the last 10%. I’ve been burned by “just a few touch-ups left” more times than I care to admit. My last roof job, I actuall...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Lighting Up The Backyard Fence: Solar, Wired, Or Something Else? I hear you on the “simple is better” front. I’ve got a 1920s house and, trust me, I’ve learned the hard way that sometimes the old-school approach just wo...