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RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind

Man, the whiteboard trick is underrated genius. I tried apps and digital lists too, but it’s like you said—if you can even get your phone to recognize...

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RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

Title: How Much Did Your Bathroom Remodel Run You (Roughly)? Hidden damage is the name of the game, isn’t it? I thought I was just swapping out tile ...

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RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird

Had to laugh at this—last winter our WiFi went out during a storm and I spent the better part of ten minutes hollering at the living room lights befor...

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RE: Finally got my outdoor space looking cozy and inviting

Letting cedar gray out is definitely a look, but I’ve always found it a bit too “weathered barn” for my taste. I get the appeal, though. For me, I sti...

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RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?

Concrete counters are a beast to DIY—did one in my last place. They look awesome, but sealing is key or you’ll get stains and hairline cracks. Daily u...

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RE: Sneaky ways to brighten your space without flipping the switch

Funny thing, I’ve actually had the opposite happen once. I moved a big dresser away from the window thinking it’d open up the space, but then I realiz...

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RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?

I went solar on my backyard studio about three years ago—honestly, mixed feelings. It's great when the sun's shining, and I love the idea of being off...

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RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?

Dimmers are definitely handy, but honestly, I found under-cabinet lighting to be the real game changer. Installed some LED strips last summer—makes pr...

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RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED

Nice save on those oak beams—been down that road myself. Had a similar experience with some gorgeous reclaimed pine I thought would be perfect for str...

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RE: Finally got my outdoor space looking cozy and inviting

I tried cardboard under mulch a few years back, and it worked pretty well until weeds started poking through after a season. Switched to landscape fab...

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RE: how often do you actually check your deck for safety?

Had a similar issue with an outdoor rug—looked totally fine on top, but underneath was damp and moldy. Now I roll it up every couple months to air thi...

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

Had a similar experience a few years back with reclaimed pine beams for a porch ceiling near the coast. Thought I'd sealed them up tight with marine-g...

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RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?

We did dimmers in our kitchen a couple years back, and honestly, it's been a game changer. We started with 4000K too, and yeah, it felt like prepping ...

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

I've had similar experiences with zoning—sometimes it works wonders, other times it's just an expensive headache. Reminds me of when I spent days trou...

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

Exactly my experience too. Helped a buddy put in zoning a few years back—thought we'd nailed it, but nope. Upstairs was cozy, downstairs turned into A...

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