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ethinker29
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RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?
I hear you on the flexi-pipes. Had one under my kitchen sink that looked fine for months, then one day I found a puddle and a cabinet full of soggy cleaning supplies. Ended up yanking it and sweating in a proper copper l...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else? I’ve messed around with those micro inverter panels on a buddy’s shed last summer. They’re slick for small setups - less mess with DC wiring, but honestly...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’m not convinced leaving a gap at the bottom is the best move. In my old place, I tried something similar and ended up with a musty smell after a wet spring - turns out mois...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
That’s been my experience too - total luck of the draw. Had one guy measure stud spacing with a tape, another barely looked up from his phone. I started keeping a binder with receipts and photos after getting burned once...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
Can’t tell you how many times I’ve thought, “Eh, it’s probably fine,” only to regret it later. That’s the truth. Had a kitchen reno where I figured the old joists were good enough - looked sturdy, no obvious issues. A y...
RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
Yeah, I hear you. My neighbor has glass panels and every time their lab goes nuts after a swim, it’s like a crime scene of paw prints. Aluminum isn’t flashy, but I’d rather spend my weekends relaxing than scrubbing glass...
RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?
Yeah, I hear you on the brass. I tried to force it in my last place - thought I could make it work with my granite counters, but it just looked...off. Ended up swapping back to matte black and suddenly everything felt wa...