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RE: If your closet could talk: the saga of the missing shoe
I get the appeal of cube organizers - they’re super easy and cheap, and I’ve used them for a bunch of stuff. But I actually went the opposite route in my closet. Instead of giving up hanging space, I grabbed a couple of ...
RE: Knocking down walls: living with one big space
Title: Knocking Down Walls: Living With One Big Space Totally get the “where do I hide the mess?” dilemma. We knocked out our kitchen wall last year, and suddenly every dirty dish was on display for the world (or at lea...
RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
Painter’s tape is genius - I did something similar with cardboard boxes when I was trying to figure out my kitchen flow. It’s wild how a few inches can make or break your morning. I get wanting that perfect look, but hon...
RE: Don’t get stuck with a leaky faucet: my trick for picking fixtures
Mixing finishes is such a balancing act, right? I totally get the “main” finish approach. I did something similar in my kitchen - stuck with brushed nickel for most things but went for a single matte black faucet. At fir...
RE: Bumping out vs. building up: which way to expand?
We did a bump-out last year, mainly because the idea of tearing off the roof and living in a construction zone for months sounded like torture. It was still messy, but less disruptive than friends who went up. Biggest th...
RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
Title: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle? I get where you’re coming from about access, but I think there are ways around the whole “real staircase or bust” thing. We did a budget attic c...