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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
I hear you on the solar lights being hit or miss. I tried a set along my old picket fence - looked great for about a week, then half of them faded to a dull blue glow. My house is from the 1920s, so I’m used to things th...
RE: Choosing between wood, MDF, and PVC for trim? Here’s what I learned
Mixing materials in the same room isn’t as weird as it sounds, honestly. In my old place (built in the 1920s), I had to get creative in the bathroom because nothing was square and moisture was always an issue. Ended up u...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Eco paint’s a bit of a double-edged sword, isn’t it? I tried it in my 1920s powder room last year - same thing, barely any smell, but I had to redo the trim after six months because it started flaking. Prep is everything...