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RE: Getting the right shade: do you eyeball it or bring a sample?
Getting the right shade: do you eyeball it or bring a sample? Paint chips are basically lies, let’s be real. I always bring something from the room - fabric, tile, even a chunk of baseboard once (don’t ask). And yeah, l...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
Couldn’t agree more about the drainage - permeable pavers are a game changer if you’re sick of water pooling everywhere. I will say, though, the weed thing can get old fast if you’re not on top of it. I’ve tried the poly...
RE: If You Could Only Use Eco-Friendly Tools for Your Next Home Reno, What Would You Pick?
Tried using a hand saw for demo once - my arms were toast after an hour. Respect to anyone who can do a whole reno that way, but I’m not giving up my corded tools just yet. Battery-powered stuff is marketed as “green,” b...