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RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
- Been there. My old house has weird doorways, so nothing fits right anyway. - Ended up using plywood sheets wedged in place. Not pretty, but it slowed them down. - “Danger bucket” is smart. I keep a 5-gallon bucket for ...
RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
- Mini-splits are definitely the way to go for old houses - no need to rip up original floors or walls. - Couldn’t agree more. I’ve had folks walk through and barely notice the heating system, but they always comment on...
RE: What would you do if your kitchen reno budget doubled overnight?
- Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had to make those painful calls - sometimes the old stuff just isn’t salvageable, no matter how much character it has. - Saving a door or a bit of trim and working it into t...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
- Stainless is non-negotiable near the ocean - learned that the hard way after replacing hardware every couple years. - Wood looks great, but I’ve spent more weekends than I care to admit sanding and sealing. Composite...