finnmagician
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RE: Smart lights vs smart switches for yard setup?

Funny enough, I’ve run into the “someone flipped the switch” problem more times than I care to admit—especially with guests or even my own kids. It’s ...

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RE: got denied for a permit—what would you do next?

Totally get what you mean—sometimes giving them too many choices just muddies the waters. I’ve had projects where the board just defaulted to the blan...

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RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC—am I just lucky?

Honestly, I think you’re on the right track just sticking to the basics. I’ve seen so many people get talked into all these “must-have” upgrades, and ...

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

Couldn't agree more about the hardware—learned that lesson myself when we redid our outdoor shower area. Thought we'd save a bit with regular screws, ...

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RE: Inspector's coming tomorrow, but your kitchen's still a disaster—what do you do?

Haha, you'd be surprised how often inspectors notice stuff like that... but honestly, don't stress too much. They're usually just ticking boxes. Sound...

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RE: Finally found a quiet garage opener that won't wake the neighbors

Yeah, makes sense they'd improve sealing over time. I've also noticed quieter operation lately... curious if anyone's found that lubrication frequency...

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RE: Wrapping My House Up Like a Sweater—Worth the Hassle?

You're spot-on about those sneaky exhaust ducts—I've seen similar setups in plenty of homes. People often overlook them because they're tucked away, o...

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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Totally feel your pain with moldy closets—been there, done that. Silica packs helped me out in smaller areas too, but yeah, I agree they're not magic....

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RE: neighbors installed sound-blocking insulation—does it really work?

I actually installed cork panels for a client's home office last year. They looked great aesthetically and did help soften the echo, but honestly, for...

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RE: got denied for a permit—what would you do next?

Yeah, inspectors can be tricky sometimes... I had one who seemed impossible at first, but once I started asking questions and showing I wasn't trying ...

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RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind

Totally agree about the recycled sanding sponges—they're surprisingly decent. I used one recently on a client's reno and noticed the dust seemed a bit...

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RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors

Creeping thyme is awesome stuff, especially between stepping stones. We put some in last year, and it's filled in nicely—plus, it smells amazing when ...

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RE: got denied for a permit—what would you do next?

Yeah, adjusting the deck a bit sounds like the smart move here—city approvals can be such a headache. I've seen clients go through similar situations,...

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RE: Finally organizing my basement chaos

I totally get the frustration of digging through bins—I’ve been there more times than I’d like to admit. Shelves and pegboards can definitely help, bu...

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