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natec35
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RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
- Preach. If a finish can survive the “juice box test,” it deserves a Nobel Prize in chemistry. - I’ve had similar luck with the “eco” stuff - looks great until someone actually lives on it. My record: three weeks before...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
- Totally get the appeal of solar - no one wants to channel their inner mole and dig up the whole yard just for ambiance. - I’ve seen some of those newer solar lights and you’re right, they’re way less sad-looking than...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
- Oh man, the “wow factor” crowd cracks me up. Had a client once who wanted a chandelier that looked like it belonged in Versailles, but then balked at upgrading the ancient electrical wiring. - I always say, you can’t...
RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?
PLUMBING CHECK-UP DILEMMA: DIY OR HIRE A PRO? • Ha, totally with you on the “weird science experiment” angle. I once tried the flour trick and ended up with ghostly footprints all over my kitchen - bonus points for ac...
RE: Making trim look pro without hiring out
Nail holes are the bane of my existence, honestly. Here’s what’s worked (and not worked) for me over the years: - Wood filler > spackle, every time. Spackle shrinks and those little craters come back just when I thin...