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RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
That’s spot on. I learned the hard way after installing a breakfast nook in one of my rentals. Looked fantastic in photos, but every tenant complained about the “awkward perch.” I’ve started using 17-18" as my max depth ...
RE: What would you do if your kitchen reno budget doubled overnight?
I get where you're coming from on the “bones” - it’s amazing how much hidden stuff can make or break a kitchen. I’ve seen buyers run for the hills after discovering old knob-and-tube wiring or leaky pipes during inspecti...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Couldn’t agree more about the “fastest” crew being a trap. I learned that lesson rehabbing a triplex - speed cost me two rounds of drywall dust cleanup and a return visit to fix a crooked door. Your checklist is solid. I...
RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?
Push-fit fittings are interesting, but I’ve had mixed results. On a couple of flips, they saved time, but I noticed one started to seep after about a year - nothing catastrophic, just enough to annoy the tenant. Honestly...
RE: Green board in the news - worth the hype for bathrooms?
Green board’s one of those things that sounds great on paper, but man, I’ve learned the hard way it just doesn’t hold up everywhere. I had a duplex reno a while back - tried green board in the main bath because the previ...