john_white
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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the doors not being a magic fix. I tried swapping out my old bifolds for louvered ones a couple years back, th...

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RE: Keeping string lights dry: worth the hassle?

Yeah, I hear you on those “weatherproof” boxes—had a wasp nest in mine last year, which was a fun surprise. I’ve found that just keeping the connectio...

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

Man, I totally get what you mean about the “jet engine” sound. When I swapped out our ancient furnace last year, the silence actually freaked me out f...

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RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep

Totally get this. I tried wax on my first rental—looked great for about a week, then every scratch showed. Switched to oil after that and never looked...

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RE: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season?

Title: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season? Totally get where you’re coming from. I swear, I spend more time fixing nail pops...

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RE: locked out drama—what would you do?

Smart locks are definitely convenient, especially if you're prone to losing keys (guilty here...). But personally, I've kept a lockbox as a backup any...

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RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?

Haha, this line hit home. Been there more times than I'd like to admit. Plumbing is one of those sneaky DIY tasks that looks straightforward until you...

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RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

I totally get the vinegar thing—my family still teases me about the "pickle incident" from a few years back, haha. I actually used Murphy's for ages t...

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RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors

Wish I'd known about the alcohol trick sooner myself. First time I sealed ours, I just used soap and water, figuring "clean is clean," right? Well, tu...

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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Yeah, charcoal bags are hit or miss for sure. I had a similar issue in our laundry room—tried everything from silica packets to those moisture absorbe...

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RE: Sneaky ways to brighten your space without flipping the switch

Haha, true that. Mirrors are definitely underrated for bouncing around natural light. Another thing I've found helpful is choosing furniture with ligh...

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RE: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season?

Ugh, floors are so unforgiving... I feel your pain. I tried those felt pads too, but somehow one always manages to slip off unnoticed. Now I just embr...

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RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed

I totally get where you're coming from about adapting products to fit our own situations. Honestly, that's half the fun (and frustration) of DIY proje...

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RE: locked out drama—what would you do?

Haha, totally relate to the paint-covered hands scenario...been there myself and ended up leaving colorful fingerprints all over my neighbor's doorbel...

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