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RE: What would you do if your kitchen reno budget doubled overnight?
If I had a dollar for every time someone regretted picking a fridge that texts them over an extra cabinet, I’d probably have enough for a third kitchen reno. Fancy gadgets are fun until you realize your air fryer’s got a...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
I hear you - last time I tried to pick out flooring, I felt like I needed a PhD just to decode all the labels. Half of them sound made up. I once bought “eco-certified” paint that smelled like a chemical factory... never...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Yeah, I hear you. I’ve tried those rope lights and they look cool at first, but after a couple winters they’re toast - UV and squirrels seem to have it out for them. Honestly, I’ve had better luck with low-voltage wired ...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Man, I’ve been down that rabbit hole. Tried one of those “ultra-green” finishes last year - looked awesome for about a week, then my tenants managed to scratch it up moving a beanbag chair. Water-based poly has been the ...