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RE: How long do pipes really last under pressure?
I get where you’re coming from on the cost, but I’ve actually run into issues with PEX in a couple of my rentals - mainly with rodents chewing through it. Copper’s more upfront, but I’ve found it’s less hassle long-term,...
RE: Wi-fi dead zones and cable chaos: anyone else fighting with their setup?
Tucking cables behind crown molding is a trick I’ve used in a few properties, and it’s definitely cleaner than running them along the baseboards. Under rugs works too, though I always worry about long-term wear - especia...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
I hear you on the lanterns - those things have saved my bacon more than once. I’ve tried the headlamp route too, but it always ends up shining right in my eyes when I look down at a paint tray or something. Not ideal. ...
RE: Why Does Running Power to a Detached Garage Feel So Complicated?
That bit about not knowing what’s lurking under older yards - yeah, I’ve run into that too. I once bought a duplex where the previous owner ran PVC to a detached garage, and it looked fine on inspection. Fast forward a c...
RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep
Wood Wax Vs. Oil Finish For Hardwood Upkeep That line about your back rings painfully true. I’ve had a few properties with original hardwoods, and the first time I tried to restore a set of 1920s floors with wax, I th...