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RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
I hear you on the “no-clean” systems - my brother-in-law swore by them until a squirrel managed to wedge a whole pinecone in his downspout. I stick with the spring and fall routine too. There’s just something about seein...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
I hear you on the “natural” finishes attracting dust. I switched to a plant-based oil wax on my window trim and suddenly I’m dusting twice as often. Not sure if it’s static or just the finish being a bit tackier than pol...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing with solar - looked awesome at first, then a couple weeks later half of them were barely glowing, especially after a few cloudy days. I ended up mixing in some low-voltage wired lights ...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had the opposite experience a couple times. We built a bench into our mudroom last year, and it ended up being everyone’s favorite spot - mostly because we spent more tim...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
I hear you on Drylok - same thing happened in my old basement. I tried to “seal it up tight” and just ended up with bubbling paint and that weird damp smell. Ever tried using lime plaster or anything more traditional? I’...
RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?
Teflon tape’s always been a bit of a gamble for me too, but I’ve actually had better luck switching to pipe dope on stubborn threads. It’s messier, but I get fewer leaks. As for the drain cleaning bladders, I was skeptic...