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RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
- I totally get the clamp light thing - my first attempt with a cheap LED work light made my paint look straight-up purple the next day. - I’ve been reading up on CRI and it’s wild how much it matters for color matchin...
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp - I’ve been debating the satin vs. matte thing too. From what I’ve read, matte does hide smudges a bit better, but then it can look duller, especially if your kitchen doe...
RE: Hidden costs that sneak up during home renovations
Yeah, that’s exactly what happened to me in my hallway. I thought it’d be a quick fix - just some spackle and paint - but the plaster basically disintegrated when I started sanding. Ended up replacing way more than plann...
RE: Brightening up a room: led strips vs. smart bulbs?
I totally get the concern about painter’s tape. Had a similar thing happen in my last place - pulled off a strip and a whole patch of paint came with it. Not fun. Here’s how I broke it down when I was deciding: - Tried...
RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?
Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not? - Totally get the struggle between keeping the “cool old stuff” and wanting a kitchen that doesn’t make you curse every morning. - When I started my reno, I was all abo...
RE: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season?
- Last fall, I tried to wait until every little thing was “done” before moving any new pieces into my living room. Didn’t work out - just ended up with a half-empty space for weeks. - Eventually, I just put the couch and...