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RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
I totally get where you’re coming from. I’m smack in the middle of my first big reno, and insulating was one of those jobs I thought would be “quick and easy.” Spoiler: it wasn’t. I figured a weekend, maybe two tops, but...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
Those magnetic LED strips sound pretty clever - I hadn’t even thought of that. Here’s my usual backup plan when the lights go out: 1) grab my rechargeable lantern (if it’s actually charged), 2) prop up my phone’s flashli...
RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
Honestly, I had the same debate with myself for weeks. Ended up going with aluminum because I knew I’d never keep up with glass cleaning - my kids are basically streak-generating machines. If you’re even a little bit of ...
RE: Convection vs. Conventional Ovens: Which One Actually Makes a Difference?
Honestly, I ran into the same dilemma during my reno. Here’s what helped me decide: 1) List out your most-cooked meals - do they need more oven space? 2) Think about hosting. 3) Don’t underestimate how much easier cleanu...
RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird
I get where you’re coming from about the learning curve, but honestly, sometimes I wonder if we’re just layering on more stuff to break. I’m smack in the middle of my first reno, and after a week of fighting with a “smar...
RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED
That’s honestly the best tip - I was nervous at first but making a couple of small holes helped me spot some weird stuff in my place too. When I was bolting the sill plate, I found a random old electrical box sealed up i...