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RE: Green board in the news—worth the hype for bathrooms?

I hear you on the demo day nerves—old houses are full of surprises. I’ve always wondered, for folks who’ve done a few bathrooms, have you ever regrett...

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

That’s exactly what happened to the porch railings on our old place—looked perfect at first, then the finish just gave up in patches. I was surprised ...

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RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind

I actually kind of like the pole sander, but I get what you mean about just moving dust around. For me, it’s all about super light pressure—almost lik...

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

Totally get what you mean—sometimes “character” just means bumping your head on a weird beam or squinting at your dinner. I love the old details, but ...

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

I get where you’re coming from—my place is a 1930s bungalow and it’s got its share of winter drafts, but I’ve never had mold issues either. Still, I s...

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RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep

I hear you, but I’ve always wondered—does anyone actually get that classic wax “patina” they talk about, or is it just a myth? My old oak floors seem ...

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RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed

That’s honestly such a solid point. I’ve got an old house and while I love the idea of keyless, I still keep a backup key tucked away just in case. Th...

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RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed

Haha, been there myself... Ever had trouble with moisture buildup inside the keypad housing? My old house seems to attract condensation like crazy—won...

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

I've wondered about ultrasonic repellents too... tried one in my attic last year. Honestly, didn't notice much difference, but maybe it depends on the...

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

I've been thinking about timers too, but I'm curious—do you ever find them limiting? Like, what if you're staying up later than usual or have guests o...

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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Totally agree about hats—lifesavers for sure. Speaking of closets though, has anyone had luck with those moisture-absorbing packets? My house is prett...

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