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lcloud85
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RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
Totally get what you mean. I spent an hour in the hardware store just staring at paint cans, trying to figure out which “eco” label actually mattered. Ended up picking the one that smelled the least weird and matched my ...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
I tried the foam inserts last fall after my neighbor raved about them - big mistake. By spring, it looked like I was cultivating a moss garden up there. The worst part was pulling out handfuls of soggy, green mush that s...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
CAN’T TELL WHAT’S ACTUALLY “GREEN” ANYMORE I hear you. I got sucked in by this fancy “eco” paint for my first bedroom redo - cost nearly double, and still smelled weird for days. My partner joked it was just “expensive ...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
That line made me laugh - story of my life right now. I started out with color-coded spreadsheets and big dreams, but honestly, half the time I’m just scribbling notes on the back of paint sample cards. The three-bucket ...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
I totally get the whiteboard thing - my cousin swears by it for her kitchen reno. I tried it for a week, but ended up doodling more than planning… I guess my brain just likes the feel of pen on paper. That said, I starte...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
I totally get what you mean about the hidden stuff - my place is from the 60s and I swear every wall hides a surprise. When I tried insulating the crawlspace, I spent half the time just figuring out what I could safely c...