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RE: Painting your walls without poisoning the planet?
Yeah, I’m with you on mineral paint being the best bet for old plaster. Every time I’ve tried to “modernize” with acrylics or latex, it’s like asking for trouble - peeling, bubbling, all that mess. I’ve had better luck w...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
Man, you nailed it with the old wiring. I once tried to swap a ceiling light in a 60s ranch and ended up having to rewire half the room because the wires were so brittle. Not what I signed up for that day. Trim and baseb...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
I always open up at least one wall, even if it’s just a “quick” flip. Too many times I’ve seen what you’re talking about - fresh tile hiding a mess underneath. Last place, found a half-rotted stud and some old plumbing t...
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
Honestly, I’ve tried the “slightly less glossy patch” trick and it just didn’t work for me. Maybe it depends on how worn your floors are, but in my experience, if you don’t match the sheen pretty close, the repair stand...
RE: Hidden costs that sneak up during home renovations
Yeah, that’s the story of every flip I’ve ever done. Last time, I budgeted for new floors and paint, but when we pulled up the carpet, half the subfloor was rotted from an old leak. Ended up replacing joists - never even...