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

I’m right there with you on the “patch and pray” approach for flips, but I keep second-guessing myself when it comes to my own place. Like, is it real...

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RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?

I totally get that. I’ve had a similar experience—felt pretty confident cleaning out a P-trap, but once I saw water stains on the ceiling below our up...

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RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird

I totally get the appeal of flipping a good old switch, but have you ever had one of those moments where your hands are full and you just wish the lig...

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RE: Natural cleaners vs store-bought stuff for appliances

Totally get what you mean about the struggle. I’ve tried a couple of those eco-friendly sprays from the store—some worked okay, others felt like fancy...

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

Did you ever try using a dimmer specifically made for LEDs? Had a similar issue with flickering Edison bulbs until I realized the old dimmer switch wa...

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RE: Keeping Your Home Dry: Insulation Tips for Flood-Prone Areas

Gutter guards definitely help, but have you thought about grading around your foundation too? When we moved into our place, the yard sloped slightly t...

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RE: Turning my basement ceiling into a fantasy-inspired hangout

Did you find the fairy lights bright enough for the whole basement? I went with LED strips too, and yeah, hiding those wires was a nightmare... ended ...

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

We went the heavy-duty route with those soundproof underlays you're mentioning, and honestly, it wasn't a huge improvement over thick rugs. It helped ...

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RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?

Totally get where you're coming from—plumbing projects always seem straightforward until they're not, right? Did you end up figuring out what caused t...

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RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?

That's a really good point about maintenance. I'm currently planning my first beach house renovation, and honestly, the budgeting part has me a bit ov...

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RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?

Reading your story made me feel a little better about my own DIY plumbing adventure last month. Did you also have that moment halfway through where yo...

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RE: Little-Known Hacks for Keeping Your Patio Looking Fresh

Lemon balm's definitely easier to manage than mint, at least from what I've seen. My neighbor planted some directly in her garden bed, and while it di...

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

Haha, totally relate to the "elephant training" issue... I've heard acoustic panels on ceilings can help, but yeah, aesthetics can be tricky. Maybe su...

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RE: IF A MASSIVE STORM HIT TOMORROW, WOULD YOUR HOME ACTUALLY HOLD UP?

I've been wondering the same thing since starting renovations on my place—especially about the basement flooding. Did you check your foundation draina...

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