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RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
Honestly, I’ve found twice a year is the sweet spot for me - once in late spring and again after most of the leaves drop in fall. I tried those mesh guards too, but like you said, they just slow things down. Pine needles...
RE: How long do pipes really last under pressure?
Phased replacement does make sense, but honestly, I stuck it out with my old pipes way longer than most folks would recommend. A couple flushes with vinegar and a filter on the main line bought me a few extra years befor...
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
I get what you mean about the paranoia - water rings are my nightmare too. I’ve got oiled floors in my kitchen (mostly because refinishing is way cheaper than replacing), and honestly, they do darken a bit if water sits ...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
I tried the Sharpie trick once on my basement pipes, thinking I was being clever. Fast forward a year and all I had left was a smudge where “cold” used to be. Ended up tracing the line by hand anyway. I’ve seen those zip...
RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?
I get why you’d want to play it safe, but honestly, sometimes a bold cabinet color is what makes you love the space. I went with navy lowers and white uppers - figured if I hated it, paint’s not that expensive compared t...
RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?
That’s pretty much how I handle it too. Half the time, when I’ve called someone out, they end up just doing something I could’ve figured out with a quick YouTube search. Not saying I’m ready to tackle a busted main line ...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Yeah, I hear you on those tubs. Tried them in my basement closet and honestly, I think they just made me feel like I was *doing* something, but the mold didn’t care. The refills are a hassle and they’re not cheap if you’...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried to “save” by keeping the original vanity in our last place - looked fine, but turned out there was some nasty water damage hiding underneath. Ended up costing more to fix tha...
RE: Wrapping My House Up Like a Sweater - Worth the Hassle?
Door snakes and weatherstripping definitely help, but honestly, if your place is anything like mine, drafts find their way in no matter what you do. Last winter I finally bit the bullet and got myself some thermal curtai...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
$9k sounds pretty reasonable, actually. I ended up around $6k, but I skipped the glass tiles altogether - after helping a buddy with his backsplash disaster, I decided it wasn't worth the headache. Went with ceramic subw...