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michelle_thinker
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RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
- Totally agree, those kits are hit or miss. I’ve had one leave streaks that looked worse than before. - Water-based poly is my go-to now too. Dries fast, low odor, and like you said, doesn’t yellow out. - For deep scrat...
RE: Wi-fi dead zones and cable chaos: anyone else fighting with their setup?
Title: Wi-fi dead zones and cable chaos: anyone else fighting with their setup? - I get the appeal of making cables “part of the look,” but I’ve had mixed results. Maybe it’s just my place, but no matter how neat I try ...
RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
- Totally get this. I’ve moved my fridge twice in the same kitchen and still debate if it’s “right.” - Rerouting plumbing is a pain, and patching floors never matches up quite right. - Rolling carts are hit or miss - som...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
- Totally get the chaos - my phone is a graveyard of “before” pics and random paint swatches I can’t even remember taking. - I tried using folders, but then I’d forget which folder was for what project... not much better...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
- Totally get the sticky note struggle. I used to have them plastered all over my workbench, then I’d find them months later with half-faded writing and no clue what they meant. - Tried using apps too, but honestly, when...
RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?
Totally agree on not waiting for “recurring dampness” - by the time you see it twice, you’re probably already in trouble. I’d add: - Run your hand under pipes for hidden drips - Sniff around for musty smells (serious...
RE: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals
Totally get what you mean about the “choose-your-own-adventure” vibe. Here’s what’s worked for me over a few years of wrangling with city inspectors: - When in doubt, I always snap photos and jot down notes during inspe...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
- Totally get what you mean about dust - those sanding sponges with the vac are a lifesaver, especially in old houses where you never know what’s lurking in the corners. - I’ve used the mesh screens a bunch, and yeah, th...