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RE: Worth the hassle? My experience with DIY wood floors
I get the urge to keep everything shiny, but after laying my first row of planks, my miter saw already had a few new dings. Didn’t affect the cut at all. Honestly, I’d be more worried if my tools looked untouched - means...
RE: Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last?
I hear you on that. Tried a “designer” faucet once - looked cool but the finish chipped after a year. Ended up swapping it for a Delta, which isn’t flashy but hasn’t leaked yet. Matching everything sounds good in theory,...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
I totally get the urge to triple-check everything in daylight - shadows can seriously mess with your sense of straight lines. I tried using just a headlamp once and it made grout lines look way deeper on one side than th...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had decent luck with the mesh guards - maybe it’s just the type I used? They still need cleaning, but I only had to do it once last year. Could be that my trees drop bigg...
RE: Brightening up a room: led strips vs. smart bulbs?
I’ve had painter’s tape peel off a chunk of paint before, so I’m a bit wary of using it for anything semi-permanent. For me, smart bulbs were just way less hassle - pop them in, set up the app, done. But I get the appeal...