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RE: Knocking down walls: living with one big space
Totally get what you mean - open shelving looks amazing in photos, but real life is a different story. I’ve found it helps to keep just a few things out, like cool mugs or plants, and stash the rest behind doors. It’s al...
RE: What would you do if your kitchen reno budget doubled overnight?
Couldn’t agree more with your take on not gutting the character out of a kitchen just because you’ve got extra funds. I’ve watched people rip out solid, original cabinets for something “modern,” and it always stings when...
RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
- 100% relate to this. I swear, I’ve lost more bags of spinach to the “drawer abyss” than I care to admit. - Clear bins are a solid idea. I tried labeling mine once, but then I’d just ignore the labels when I was in a ru...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
- Totally agree, “miscellaneous” isn’t always shady, but if someone gets cagey about it, that’s a red flag for me too. - I’ve had a couple contractors act weird about photos - one even said it was “against policy,” whi...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
I get the appeal of organized chaos, but I’ve seen sticky notes go missing and whiteboards get wiped by accident - total headache. I’m more about having a shared digital doc or app so nothing slips through the cracks. Ma...
RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
I hear you on the fingerprints - my last flip had glass fencing and I swear I was wiping it down every other day. But honestly, that view is unbeatable. If you’re leaning toward less hassle, aluminum’s a solid bet, but l...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
- Totally get what you mean about “guesswork engineering.” Been there, done that, and sometimes it feels like you’re just hoping for the best. - I think about this every time I patch something up. But honestly, at l...
RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
Title: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle? - Been there, done that - twice, actually. First time, I cut corners on insulation in a garage conversion because I figured, “Hey, it’s California...
RE: Convection vs. Conventional Ovens: Which One Actually Makes a Difference?
- Gotta say, I’ve actually had pretty good luck with convection for baking, even with cakes and cookies. - Trick for me has been dropping the temp by about 20 degrees and keeping a close eye on things. - Sometimes I ...