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RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE? You nailed it with the “don’t trust those wattage stickers” bit - been burned by that more than once. I swear, every time I think, “Oh, this little guy can handle my...
RE: Getting the right shade: do you eyeball it or bring a sample?
Right? It’s like the paint has a secret agenda to mess with us. I’ve tried the “just a dab” method and ended up with a patch that looks like I was aiming for abstract art. The lighting thing is wild too - morning sun vs....
RE: Knocking down walls: living with one big space
Tupperware as decor is a crime against interiors, honestly. I’ve tried to make my open space look “curated” but the shoes and random storage bins always find a way to photobomb. Cube shelves are a lifesaver, but yeah, th...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE? I swear, every time I try to get fancy with a “smart” work light, it ends up dying halfway through painting a ceiling or picking tile grout. The old plug-in ones mig...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Preach. At this point, my living room looks like a cross between a shipping depot and a jungle gym. The “strategic blockade” phase is basically toddler CrossFit, right? At least cardboard’s cheaper than new paint.
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
Been there, done that - nothing like a surprise slip-and-slide when you’re just trying to make coffee. I’m with you on the wax sticks, though. Walnut’s fun for a quick fix, but it’s kind of like putting a band-aid on a l...