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RE: Easy ways to refresh your porch look each season
Have you found the seasonal rugs hold up well in rainy weather? I tried one last spring, and it looked great at first, but after a few storms it got pretty soggy and took forever to dry out. Maybe I picked the wrong mate...
RE: Natural cleaners vs store-bought stuff for appliances
I've tried baking soda with lemon juice before, and honestly, it wasn't as impressive as I'd hoped. Sure, it fizzed up nicely, but the cleaning power didn't seem much stronger than lemon juice alone. Maybe it's just me, ...
RE: Keeping Your Home Dry: Insulation Tips for Flood-Prone Areas
Definitely had similar struggles at first. Lime plaster can be pretty unforgiving if your base isn't spot-on - learned that the hard way, haha. Did you use a scratch coat beforehand? I found that helped a ton with adhesi...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
I've tried those calcium chloride absorbers in my basement closet, and honestly...results were mixed. They definitely pulled moisture out - I could see the water collecting - but it didn't completely solve the mold issue...
RE: how often do you actually check your deck for safety?
Interesting idea - never thought about angling the boards. Did you have to redo the whole deck to get that angle, or was it something you could adjust afterward? I've mostly relied on stains and sealants myself (with mix...
RE: Trying to visualize my home renovation ideas is driving me nuts.
I totally get what you're saying about mixing digital tools and tape. SketchUp was a lifesaver for me too, but did you find yourself tweaking endlessly because it was so easy to move things around? I swear I spent days j...