lisacyclotourist
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RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp

Yeah, vinegar’s a mixed bag. I tried it once on an oak floor in a flip, and it stripped more than just the grime—took the luster right with it. Microf...

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RE: Don’t get stuck with a leaky faucet: my trick for picking fixtures

I hear you on the matte black—had it in a flip once and it looked amazing for about five minutes, then every splash or fingerprint was like a neon sig...

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RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?

Man, mystery posts are the bane of my existence too. I once opened up a wall in a 50s ranch and found a post that literally supported... nothing. Not ...

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RE: Convection vs. Conventional Ovens: Which One Actually Makes a Difference?

Totally get what you’re saying about buyers loving the “convection” label. I’ve swapped out a few old ovens for convection in flips and, honestly, it’...

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RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?

Title: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home? Had a similar mess in a 70s split-level—copper pipes looked great until we found tha...

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RE: Keeping mold away from your shower—my favorite lazy hack

Recaulking every six months? That’s HGTV fantasy for sure. But I gotta push back a bit on the “just spray vinegar and call it a day” approach. I’ve fl...

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RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?

Deep drawers are a game changer, no doubt. I once flipped a house where the old cabinets were so shallow, you couldn’t fit a frying pan in straight. A...

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RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed

I went flapless on mine about five years ago, and honestly, I haven't looked back. The keypad's definitely faded—it's practically vintage-looking now—...

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RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed

Couldn't agree more. Learned that the hard way flipping a 1930s Tudor—tried sealing everything tight, ended up with moisture issues behind fixtures. O...

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