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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
- Totally agree about the control factor with low-voltage - nothing beats being able to direct the light exactly where you want it. - I’ve used those surface-mount channels before, and while they’re not exactly design-fo...
RE: Subway tiles vs. hexagon tiles in the bathroom - what’s your pick?
Honestly, I get the grout struggle, but I’ve found that using a darker grout with hex tiles makes cleaning way less of a headache. Plus, hex tiles can actually help disguise uneven floors better than subway sometimes. It...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
- Tried the river rock trench route myself - visually, not my favorite, but it’s practical. - I once designed a backyard where we disguised the trench with low grasses and stepping stones. It helped soften the look, espe...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
- Totally get the hesitation with smart locks - I've seen them work great, but also fail at the worst times. - Power outages are a legit concern. Some models have battery backups, but if you forget to change them... well...
RE: Building a backyard gazebo: what permits did you need?
Yeah, that inconsistency drives me nuts. I’ve seen projects get tripped up over a half-inch, while the neighbor’s ancient shed just sits there untouched. A couple things I’ve noticed: - Some cities have a “minor structu...