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marley_skater
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RE: Wi-fi dead zones and cable chaos: anyone else fighting with their setup?
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. I tried mesh to dodge the cable mess, but yeah - my back room still gets spotty signal sometimes. Ended up running one ethernet line anyway. Guess there’s no perfect fix...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Honestly, I get the nostalgia for old windows, but after wrestling with stuck sashes and drafty frames, I’m starting to see why people go for new ones. Here’s what I look for in help: 1) Someone who actually listens to w...
RE: When the fence is a highway, not a wall
Honestly, I’m right there with you - trial and error is the only way I’ve figured out what actually works. I used to think “random” meant just tossing stuff in, but it always looked off. Now I try to pick one thing (like...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
Honestly, I get why people keep binders and photos, but I’ve found it can almost backfire sometimes. Last inspection, I showed the guy my stack of sign-offs and he just shrugged, said “that’s not how we do it now” and ma...
RE: Getting city approval: digital applications vs. old-school paperwork
I’m right there with you - digital is way less painful than hauling a folder of forms down to city hall. Here’s what worked for me: I submitted online, waited about a week, then called to “check in.” The first time, the ...