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jonparker183
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RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
That hits home. Last year I was redoing my kitchen and behind the old cabinets, I found a random capped-off gas line - no record of it anywhere. My contractor was cool about it, though. He actually walked me through all ...
RE: What would you do if your kitchen reno budget doubled overnight?
Funny you mention the vintage regret - when we sold our last place, the old cast iron sink I’d rescued from a barn was either a total hit or a dealbreaker. One couple loved it, another asked if we’d swap it for “somethin...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
Been there with the water pooling in the wrong spot - my backyard turned into a swamp behind the garage one year. Corrugated pipes are a lifesaver, but yeah, they’re not winning any beauty contests. I’ve also had some lu...
RE: Keeping mold away from your shower - my favorite lazy hack
I’m with you on the fan making a bigger difference than people expect. I swapped out our old noisy one for a Panasonic WhisperCeiling last year, and it’s wild how much less condensation we get now. I used to wipe down th...
RE: How picky are you about checking your own reno work?
Title: How picky are you about checking your own reno work? I get where you’re coming from - after I tiled my kitchen backsplash, I must’ve stared at those grout lines for hours, convinced I’d missed something. I’m defi...