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RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
- I’ve had the same guilt about tossing “perfectly good” hardware, but after years in an old house, I’ve learned to be ruthless. - My trick: clear jars (old pasta sauce ones work) for each main type - screws, nails, anch...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
- Been there with the “temporary fix” approach - sometimes you just need to get through the day, right? - Honestly, your solution sounds pretty practical. I’ve patched up more than a few spots in my old place with what...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
- Been there - old house, weird angles, and way too many cobwebs. - Blown-in worked for me too, even though I was skeptical at first. - I actually found it easier to fill all the odd gaps around the chimney and funky...
RE: HOW LONG DID YOUR POOL MAKEOVER REALLY TAKE?
HOW LONG DID YOUR POOL MAKEOVER REALLY TAKE? - Totally get what you mean about the “permit delays” excuse. It’s like the default answer for every hiccup, especially with older homes. - Three months for a pool redo in a ...
RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors
- We went with warm LEDs in our cellar - felt more in line with the old wood and stone down there. - Tried cool lights once, but it made everything look a bit too sterile, almost hospital-like. - Honestly, just swapp...