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RE: What if you had to redecorate your living room every season?

I get where you’re coming from—moving big furniture every season is a lot, and honestly, most people just don’t have the time or energy for it. I’ve s...

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RE: Keeping mold away from your shower—my favorite lazy hack

Honestly, I’ve seen way too many “smart” sensors fail in client bathrooms. The timer switch is simple, reliable, and you’re not guessing if it’s worki...

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RE: neighbors installed sound-blocking insulation—does it really work?

Did something similar for a client recently—insulation behind plaster walls really does help cut noise. Foam panels are mostly good for echoes, not st...

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RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC—am I just lucky?

20 years is solid, but yeah, insulation and sealing go a looong way. Had a client convinced they needed a full HVAC overhaul—turned out rearranging fu...

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RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?

Yeah, vintage tubs can be tricky. I've seen clients underestimate restoration costs plenty of times. Usually recommend budgeting at least 20-30% extra...

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RE: locked out drama—what would you do?

Good tip on the graphite powder—definitely better long-term. I usually skip WD-40 altogether and just go straight for graphite, saves me a step. Plus,...

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RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC—am I just lucky?

Had a similar experience with a client's mid-century home—beautiful lines, but hiding ducts was a nightmare. Worth it though, comfort improved dramati...

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RE: navigating building codes without losing my mind

Haha, totally. Had a client once who insisted on reclaimed barn wood flooring—beautiful stuff, but the inspector acted like we were importing alien te...

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RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?

Recessed alone usually doesn't cut it for tasks, honestly. I've seen clients regret skipping under-cabinet lights because shadows from overhead recess...

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RE: just saw a guy patch a massive hole in drywall with ramen noodles...

Yeah, food-based fixes are a no-go. Even if bugs don't get to it, moisture eventually will. Drywall compound is cheap and easy enough to use—plus, san...

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