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RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors
Title: Finally Got Our Storm Shelter Checked Out And Passed With Flying Colors Honestly, I’m all about that approach. I get the urge to “fix” everything, but sometimes the weird stuff is what gives a space its charact...
RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED
Totally get where you’re coming from. I swear, I spent more time obsessing over which bolts could survive the apocalypse than picking paint colors. It’s wild how people want to just slap on some fancy trim and call it a ...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Yeah, the sticker shock on fixtures is real. I went in thinking I could do a “budget” reno for under $7k, but the universe laughed at me. Once you start shopping for things like faucets or even towel bars, you realize th...
RE: MY QUICK FIX FOR KEEPING THE DOG OUT OF THE GARDEN
Decorative fencing is definitely a step up from chicken wire - I tried it myself last summer when my labradoodle decided my flower beds were her new favorite digging spot. It worked pretty well at first, but then she fig...
RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?
Exactly my thoughts... Technology's awesome, but nature often has the final say. I haven't personally combined smart locks with vintage doors, but I did see someone online who installed a reinforced metal frame behind th...
RE: How Do You Guys Figure Out Project Budgets Without Losing Your Mind?
Totally relate to the struggle between eco-friendly and historic charm. We ran into something similar...wanted solar panels on our craftsman bungalow roof, but the historic commission gave us a hard no. Ended up going fo...