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RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
Couldn’t agree more with this. You’d think hiring an inspector would mean you could relax, but I’ve seen way too many “quick looks” that miss the real issues. - Always double-check the work, even if it feels like overki...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
Totally agree on breaking it up - trying to tackle the whole house at once is just asking for burnout. I’d add that even just focusing on the attic and basement/crawlspace first can make a big difference, since that’s wh...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
- Puck lights are handy, but I find the batteries drain fast if you’re working more than an hour or two. - For clamp-on LEDs, I wrap a bit of rubber band or electrical tape around the clamp jaws - helps with slipping. - ...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
Totally agree with this: - Benches with actual storage underneath (like pull-out bins) seem to get used more and turn into less of a dumping ground. - Saw one with a flip-up top for shoe storage - looked neat, but hon...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
- Totally relate to the sticky note chaos - my fridge was covered in blue tape for a month when I redid the pantry. - Magnetic whiteboard is a solid move. I’ve also used colored magnets to represent different cabinet t...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
Title: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for? - Totally get what you mean about the “A-team” showing up for the estimate, then a bunch of randoms doing the actual work. That’s happened to me twice ...
RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?
- Been there. Had a kitchen faucet that started leaking at the base last winter. First thought was “great, time to replace the whole thing.” - Decided to take a look before dropping $200 on a plumber or a new fixture. ...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
Couldn’t agree more about the soulless hotel vibe. I’ve stayed in a few “designer” backyard suites that felt like they’d been assembled from an IKEA starter pack - nice, but forgettable. The best ones always had some odd...
RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
GLASS VS. ALUMINUM FENCING AROUND THE POOL - WHAT’S ACTUALLY BETTER? Mixing it up is smart, especially if you’re not into spending your weekends with a squeegee in hand. I’ve got a similar setup - glass panels right by ...