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RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE? I get the appeal of those lanterns, but I’ve always wondered if they’re really worth it compared to just rigging up a couple of clamp lights with LED bulbs and a c...
RE: Building a deck that doesn’t wreck the planet
I totally get where you’re coming from on the reclaimed wood - there’s always that risk of “surprise” issues down the line. I’ve been eyeing thermally modified options for the same reasons you mentioned: That kind of re...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
That “secret decoder ring” feeling is real. I’ve noticed that even when a can says “zero-VOC,” there’s usually fine print about “after tinting, VOCs may increase.” Makes me wonder how much those labels actually mean for ...
RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?
Drain snakes are a weird one for me. Sometimes they work like magic, other times I end up just making a bigger mess or not getting anywhere. I had one time where the snake actually got stuck in the pipe and I spent more ...
RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
I get what you mean about aluminum sometimes looking a bit too modern, especially next to old brick. I’ve seen powder-coated finishes in matte black or even dark bronze that blend in better - almost like old wrought iron...