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RE: Moisture-resistant drywall or cement board for a tiled shower?
The membrane manufacturer’s approved substrate is only half the exterior-wall question. The wall’s vapor-control layer behind it matters too. A sheet membrane on the shower side may already be relatively low-permeance. ...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
Honestly, I tried the $5 extension hack and felt like a genius... until water started sneaking in through the basement window well. If you’re on a budget, I’d say: 1) check your gutter slope, 2) make sure the downspout a...
RE: Hidden costs that sneak up during home renovations
When we did our bathroom, I thought I was being clever by setting aside a “surprise fund.” Turns out, the house was like, “Surprise! You need double that.” Here’s my unofficial guide to surviving the hidden cost ambush: ...
RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?
Mesh strainers are the unsung heroes, right? I swear, they’ve saved me from fishing out enough hair to make a small wig. I totally agree about those “miracle” gadgets - my neighbor tried one of those compressed air blast...
RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
I mean, you’re not wrong about the “glorified storage room” thing - my cousin’s garage “bedroom” is basically just a chilly cave with a futon and a lamp. I’d add: if you’re on a budget, try thrift store rugs and secondha...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
Salt air is like a ninja - just when you think you’ve sealed everything up, it finds a way in. I tried to cheap out on hardware once (figured stainless was stainless, right?), but nope... rust city within months. My step...
RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC - am I just lucky?
I get the “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” logic, but I’ll admit, I swapped mine out at 18 years even though it was still running. My bills dropped a lot - like, enough to notice. Sometimes the old stuff’s tough, but it...
RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?
I hear you on those ancient walls - mine’s got everything from “smooth-ish” to “moon surface” too. Tried a stiff brush once and ended up with a pattern that looked like a toddler went wild with oatmeal. As for plumbing, ...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Frizzy hair and moldy closets - story of my life since moving into this 1950s “charming” fixer-upper. I tried the fancy closet dehumidifiers, but honestly, a cheap bowl of baking soda works nearly as well if you swap it ...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
If you want a backyard guest house, get ready for a wallet workout. Here’s my unofficial, slightly sarcastic guide: Step 1: Dream up your guest house. Then cut that dream in half, because the city will have “suggestions...
RE: Keeping mold away from your shower - my favorite lazy hack
Yeah, ventilation is the unsung hero here. We had mold creeping into our shower corners constantly until I finally installed one of those cheap humidity-sensing switches for the fan. Best $20 I've spent in ages. Now the ...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Totally feel you on the exhaust fan - I thought I could just open a window occasionally and call it a day. Nope. Mold was like, "nice try, buddy." 😂 Ended up getting one of those cheap humidity meters online (bes...