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RE: How can I tell whether kitchen grout needs sealing or repair?
A dry joint can look the same whether it’s cementitious or epoxy, so leftover grout packaging or installation records are a better clue than appearance. If you suspect cementitious grout, a drop of water on a clean, dry ...
RE: Navigating red tape for building updates: did you see this?
Funny, I’ve got a shoebox of old permits and receipts somewhere, but if you asked me to find a specific one, it’d probably take an hour - if it survived the random paint spills. I do like having PDFs backed up, but somet...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
Corners behind built-ins are the worst - totally agree. I’ve actually started using a leaf blower (on low) to flush out those hidden bits before vacuuming, but it’s a bit of a gamble depending on the space. Have you ever...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW? That’s exactly what tripped me up when I was redoing my attic last fall. I kept thinking, does anyone actually know what half these symbols mean, or are we all just gu...