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RE: Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last?
That’s exactly it. I replaced a 1970s Delta faucet last year - thing was ugly as sin but still worked, just had a drip. Swapped in a “premium” modern one with all the bells and whistles. Two years later? The sensor goes ...
RE: remodeling on a tight budget - any clever hacks?
I get where you’re coming from - contact paper is just not built for the long haul, especially anywhere near water. I tried the clear caulk trick too and it looked okay for about a month, but then it started to yellow an...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Honestly, I think you nailed it with the “good enough” comment - sometimes it really is, until it isn’t. I’ve had similar headaches with low-voltage cable, especially when connectors get hit by a surprise puddle or two. ...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
I get the napkin thing - sometimes the best ideas hit when you’re nowhere near your “official” sketchbook or app. But honestly, I’ve lost too many good ideas to the washing machine or the recycling bin. I’m convinced ana...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
I totally get what you mean about the “little stuff” adding up fast. I went into my last bathroom update thinking I’d just swap out fixtures, repaint, and maybe do a new mirror. Next thing I knew, I was deep into replaci...