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RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Haha, sounds familiar. Had a similar scenario myself - thought it'd be an easy swap to a low-flow toilet for eco-friendly points. But yeah, once we pulled it out, the subfloor was basically mulch. Ended up having to redo...
RE: Turning my basement ceiling into a fantasy-inspired hangout
Had a similar experience myself - spent weeks insulating and thought I'd nailed it, but moisture still crept in. Ended up sealing every tiny gap I could find, and it finally did the trick. About airflow, I actually found...
RE: Easy ways to refresh your porch look each season
Totally get what you're saying about repurposing stuff. Last fall I sanded down an old rocking chair my parents were gonna toss and gave it a coat of natural stain. Thought it'd look kinda shabby, but now it's my favorit...
RE: if you had to decorate your home using only stuff from nature, how would you do it?
Totally agree about driftwood - it's versatile and subtle enough to blend with almost any style. Another good one is river stones. I once collected a bunch and arranged them as a bathroom mat...looked great, felt like a ...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
Dry PTFE spray is definitely cleaner, especially on white doors or delicate finishes. I've used graphite plenty of times, but the mess factor can be a real headache. One thing to keep in mind though - PTFE sprays often c...