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RE: Subway tiles vs. hexagon tiles in the bathroom - what’s your pick?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I redid a bathroom with reclaimed mini hex tiles - grout lines and all - because nothing else felt right in that space. There’s just a charm to the old stuff that bigger tiles can’...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
Honestly, I’ve had the same thought more than once. It’s wild how much paper gets wasted just because someone insists on full-size, color, or whatever the flavor of the week is. You’d think in 2024, digital files would b...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
Honestly, I think you’re onto something with the “good enough” approach. I get why people chase perfection, but at what cost? All that sanding dust isn’t just annoying - it’s not great for your lungs or the planet, eithe...
RE: HOW LONG DID YOUR POOL MAKEOVER REALLY TAKE?
POOL MAKEOVERS: THE “PLANNING” PHASE IS A TRAP Dragging chairs around the yard is basically a rite of passage, right? I swear, I spent more hours just staring at the sun’s path and second-guessing where to put the deep ...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
I get the appeal of hot mud for that first coat, especially when you’re dealing with old plaster that’s falling apart. But I’ve actually had better luck sticking with setting-type compounds all the way through, just usin...
RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?
Honestly, I’m always torn between the charm of old doors and the convenience of smart locks. But here’s my gripe - most smart locks just aren’t designed with sustainability in mind. All that plastic, batteries, and e-was...
RE: Sneaky ways to brighten your space without flipping the switch
Mirrors definitely help bounce the light around, but I've found they can sometimes create weird glare spots or reflections that get distracting, especially if they're placed opposite a bright window. Have you tried sheer...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
We dealt with something similar a couple years back, but insulation alone didn't totally solve it for us. It definitely helped reduce the mold, but we still had random flare-ups occasionally. Eventually, we realized it w...