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RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
I get the temptation - battery banks seem so much less hassle than lugging around a generator. But yeah, I’ve read enough horror stories about tripped circuits and even fried batteries to make me think twice. I tried dai...
RE: Ever regretted a fireplace facelift? Quick poll time
Painted mantels really do seem to hold up better, especially if you’ve got kids or pets running around. I tried an oil-based poly on ours because I liked the idea of “set it and forget it,” but it still got scuffed and y...
RE: Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild
Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild I have to say, your approach to “biodiversity” is probably more forward-thinking than you realize. There’s a lot of research now suggesting that a monoculture lawn...
RE: If You Could Only Use Eco-Friendly Tools for Your Next Home Reno, What Would You Pick?
I’ve wondered about that too - if it’s more about the individual maker than the eco-friendly label itself. I’m just starting out with renovations, so I’ve been researching a lot, and honestly, some of the big box “green”...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
That’s the part I keep circling back to when I’m planning out renovations. I get why everyone wants to be cautious with newer materials like CLT, but sometimes it feels like the standards are almost *too* strict compared...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
I’ve noticed the same thing - built-in benches always seem to promise comfort but rarely deliver. I think it’s partly because they’re designed for aesthetics first, function second. The seat depth is often too shallow or...