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kathymentor
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RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
Couldn’t agree more about context being everything. My place is pushing 120 years and the gutters are a weird mix of old tin and newer aluminum - nothing standard about them. I’ve found that “routine” is just a starting ...
RE: Building a deck that doesn’t wreck the planet
That slippery phase is real if you don’t wipe off the excess. I learned the hard way restoring our 1920s porch - first time, I slathered on too much tung oil and nearly wiped out carrying groceries. Now I do it step by s...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
I’ve definitely wrestled with wallpaper glue - honestly, it’s one of those things that makes me question my life choices halfway through. If I even *suspect* there’s leftover glue, I always reach for Gardz. That stuff is...
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
Hardwax oils have been a bit of a revelation for me, honestly. I was nervous about water spots too, especially with kids and a clumsy dog in the mix, but it’s held up better than I expected. The trick, I’ve found, is to ...