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RE: Bumping out vs. building up: which way to expand?

I’ve been in this exact debate with my own house—my partner was pro-bump-out, I was all about going up. We ended up doing a bump-out because honestly,...

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RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?

I get it—storage is king, especially when you’ve nearly broken a toe on a rogue skillet. But I’ll be honest, I still crave a little “wow” when I walk ...

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RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?

I totally get what you mean about composite—sometimes it’s like, “Did someone just print this out of a 3D printer?” Ipe’s gorgeous but yeah, your wall...

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RE: How picky are you about checking your own reno work?

Title: How picky are you about checking your own reno work? I get what you mean about the details, but sometimes I think we can get a little too hung...

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RE: Turning my basement ceiling into a fantasy-inspired hangout

Deep green totally nails that “enchanted forest” mood—love where your head’s at. Black’s a heartbreaker in basements, right? I tried it once, thought ...

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RE: got denied for a permit—what would you do next?

Haha, inspectors definitely have their quirks. I once had a project where the inspector got hung up on the spacing between stair balusters—literally m...

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RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird

Haha, totally get you on the toaster thing—I already feel judged enough by my fitness tracker. But speaking of smart lights, did you go full color-cha...

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RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC—am I just lucky?

Haha, I feel this so much. My HVAC hit 21 this year, and honestly, it's kinda like playing appliance roulette every winter. Mostly minor fixes here—ne...

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RE: neighbors installed sound-blocking insulation—does it really work?

Haha, you might actually be onto something there with your wife's tapestry. I swear, sometimes interior decorating choices end up accidentally solving...

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RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

I get the appeal of heated floors, but honestly, I feel like they're a bit overrated for most bathrooms. Sure, stepping onto warm tiles on a freezing ...

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