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RE: Ever regretted a fireplace facelift? Quick poll time
Ever regretted a fireplace facelift? Quick poll time I totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve been staring at my own brick fireplace for months, debating whether to paint or not. Pinterest makes it look like a weeke...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
I’m with you - those tiny swatches are basically useless once you see the real thing on a big wall. I’ve had colors look totally different depending on the time of day, too. Do you guys test samples in every room, or jus...
RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
That’s exactly what I ran into during my first reno - thought I’d done enough, then realized the old ceiling fan in the bedroom was barely attached. It’s wild how easy it is to miss stuff when you’re focused on the obvio...
RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
You’re not kidding about the stories - or the drafts. We started tearing out the plaster in our 1920s place and found a stack of old newspapers stuffed in the cavities. Guess that was their version of insulation? I’ll ad...