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jonr44
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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Timers and dimmers are a game changer, for sure. I tried going all solar last summer - looked great for about two weeks, then half the lights just... gave up. Now I do plug-ins for the main spots and toss a few solar one...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Totally get what you mean about asking for photos and a walk-through. I’ve had folks swear up and down they could “handle anything old houses throw at them,” but then freeze up when they see a pocket door or a random gas...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
Frozen combo boxes are the worst - nothing like trying to punch in a code with numb fingers while your coffee gets cold. I get the smart lock paranoia, though. One time my app updated and logged me out right as I got hom...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND? Here’s my “weekend” plumbing job checklist: 1) Watch three YouTube videos. 2) Realize my pipes look nothing like the ones in the video. 3) Make a hardware...
RE: Turning a scratched-up floor into something I actually like
Hand-scraped finishes are kind of like the distressed jeans of the flooring world - some people pull it off, others just look like they got in a fight with a cheese grater. I tried it in my last place, figuring it’d hide...
RE: Ever locked out by your own smart door?
I hear you on the convenience - being able to buzz in a dog walker from halfway across town is pretty slick. My only beef is when the batteries die at the worst possible time. Happened to me once during a rainstorm, groc...
RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird
I swear, I once spent half an hour trying to reset a “smart” bulb that decided it was too tired to connect to WiFi. Ended up just flipping the breaker like it was 1995. Ever get that feeling you’re just adding more point...
RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?
Those corners are the bane of my existence, honestly. I tried those pre-bent elbows, but somehow they always looked a bit... off? Ended up using a heat gun and gently coaxing the conduit into shape - like convincing a st...
RE: Inspector's coming tomorrow, but your kitchen's still a disaster - what do you do?
Haha, your story brings back memories of my last flip. I swear inspectors have some kind of sixth sense for showing up right when everything is at peak chaos. Picture this: kitchen gutted, dust everywhere, tools scattere...
RE: Natural cleaners vs store-bought stuff for appliances
Totally with you on the vinegar smell lingering...I've started adding a bit of lavender or eucalyptus oil to mine - helps a ton. Also noticed microfiber cloths make stainless steel shine better without streaks than regul...