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ljohnson57
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RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
Ha, the “attic ecosystem” is real - my first flip had insulation that smelled like a mix of wet dog and old soup. Here’s my step-by-step for surviving weird attic smells: 1) Mask up, seriously. 2) Bag and toss the old st...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
You’re definitely not alone in the extension cord trauma department. I swear, every time I try to save time with an outdoor cord, it turns into a squirrel buffet or a tripping hazard. And yeah, running cords through crac...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
Couldn’t agree more. I once skipped the fall check on a rental because “those guards will handle it.” Cue January: tenant calls about an ice dam and water dripping into the porch. Lesson learned - gutters are like toddle...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
Honestly, you nailed it with this: I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve climbed up only to find a thriving ecosystem up there. The quirks really are part of the fun (or pain) of older homes. If you can laugh about it ...
RE: Getting city approval: digital applications vs. old-school paperwork
Here’s my “digital survival kit” for city apps: 1) Screenshot every confirmation screen like it’s a rare Pokémon. 2) Save all emails, even the “we got your submission” ones. 3) If you don’t get a response in a week, call...