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RE: Knocking down walls: living with one big space
Knocking Down Walls: Living With One Big Space That’s the thing most folks don’t realize until they’ve lived in an open concept for a while. It looks great in magazines, but in real life, open layouts can get noisy an...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Keeping Up With Eco Labels Is Harder Than I Thought You’re not wrong - there’s a lot of “greenwashing” out there. I’ve been through my fair share of trial and error with paints that claim to be low-odor or eco-friendl...
RE: What would you do if your kitchen reno budget doubled overnight?
Vintage sinks have a way of dividing people, that’s for sure. I’ve seen buyers light up at original fixtures, and others just see “extra work.” Like you said, From my perspective, it’s worth keeping those pieces if they...
RE: Building a deck that doesn’t wreck the planet
I get where you’re coming from - reclaimed wood definitely adds warmth and a lived-in feel you just can’t fake. That said, I’ve seen some composite options lately that are a lot less plastic-looking than they used to be,...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
Totally agree on the overload of eco labels - it’s gotten ridiculous. I’ve run into the same issue where “low-VOC” paints still stink up a job site, and honestly, sometimes the coverage is worse than standard options. I’...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
Epoxy grout really does make a difference, especially with how brutal the salt air gets on coastal properties. I’ve seen folks try to cut corners with standard interior-grade hardware and regret it within a year or two -...
RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep
Blending in a patch with Rubio Monocoat is honestly one of its strong suits, but it’s not totally foolproof. If your floors have faded or darkened over time (sunlight does a number on them), you might notice a slight dif...
RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC - am I just lucky?
Honestly, you can do everything right and still have a part fail out of nowhere. Maintenance definitely helps, but sometimes it’s just the luck of the draw or how often the system cycles. I’ve seen 15-year-old units die ...