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RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
Funny thing, I used to feel the same way until I tried the mesh kind instead of those snap-on guards. The install was a pain (and I did eat a faceful of pine needles), but since then, hardly any clogs. Still gotta brush ...
RE: Cutting down the wait: Tricks to speed up your permit approval
I get where you’re coming from with the paper backups - been burned by a dead tablet battery more than once myself. But honestly, I’ve started leaning the other way lately. After losing a folder to a coffee spill (don’t ...
RE: Smart gadgets in the kitchen: time-saver or just more hassle?
Smart gadgets in the kitchen: time-saver or just more hassle? I hear you on the “hit or miss” part. I’ve put in a few smart fridges and ovens for clients, and it’s always a toss-up whether they’ll actually use the featu...
RE: How do you pace your painting projects - slow and steady or all at once?
Cutting in is the absolute worst part for me, hands down. I always start out with the best intentions - steady hand, painter’s tape, all that - but by the time I’ve done two corners, my back’s aching and I’m questioning ...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
I get the worry about batteries dying, but honestly, most of these locks give you a warning beep or light weeks before they’re dead. I installed one last year and haven’t had a single issue. If you’re worried about forge...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
Yeah, mesh tape always seems like a shortcut until you’re sanding and cursing those fuzzy edges that won’t quite disappear. I’ve had better luck with paper too, especially on those weird plaster/drywall seams where nothi...
RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
Had to chime in because I’ve actually tried out those self-cleaning glass panels around my own pool last year. Here’s the thing: they’re not totally “set and forget,” but they do cut down on the water spots and grime a f...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Cutting in a vent made a bigger difference than I expected, honestly. In my old place, I did something similar - just a small vent at the top of the closet door. It didn’t totally fix the humidity in the whole room, but ...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
I hear you on the patience thing - waiting for mud to dry feels like watching paint dry, only somehow worse. I used to try and cheat it with a hair dryer, but all that did was make the top layer crusty while the inside s...
RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep
I’ve had the same issue with wax - on my kitchen floors, it looked great at first but I was buffing out scuffs every couple of months. It’s not a huge deal, but it does get old if you’ve got pets or kids running around. ...
RE: Sneaky ways to brighten your space without flipping the switch
Mirrors really are magic for this. I once put a big thrifted mirror across from a tiny window in a basement apartment - suddenly it felt like daylight in there, even though it was just bouncing the same sad bit of sun ar...
RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed
Haha, yeah, I can’t even count how many times I’ve filled stripped holes with toothpicks and glue. Sometimes I wonder if half my door is just patchwork at this point. The worst is when you think you’re finally done, but ...
RE: Inspector's coming tomorrow, but your kitchen's still a disaster - what do you do?
Good points, but I wouldn't underestimate the power of a clean kitchen. A few years back, I had an inspector come through a place I'd spent months remodeling - new wiring, plumbing, the works. Everything major was solid,...