pumpkinkayaker
pumpkinkayaker
@pumpkinkayaker
Active Member
Joined:
Topics: 0 / Replies: 11
Reply
RE: Green board in the news—worth the hype for bathrooms?

Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried green board in a shower once because I listened to a “helpful” hardware store guy... let’s just say I go...

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

Had to laugh at the “muddy dog prints”—been there. 100% true. I cheaped out on grout once and regretted it every time my nephew tracked in half the b...

Reply
RE: Bumping out vs. building up: which way to expand?

Utilities are like the final boss in any remodel, right? I swear, the minute you open up a wall, you find some mystery wire or pipe that nobody warned...

Reply
RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?

That’s gold. I wish I’d heard that before my last kitchen project—now I’ve got one outlet hiding behind the toaster like it’s in witness protection. U...

Reply
RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED

EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED Totally get what you mean about chasing cracks. My last place was like a living, creaking...

Reply
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?

I get wanting to keep some cash handy, but honestly, sometimes waiting for the “perfect” eco-upgrade just means nothing gets done. I’ve watched friend...

Reply
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Totally get where you're coming from. Those moisture bags are like the adult version of a Tamagotchi—needy and always demanding attention. I used to s...

Reply
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Title: My Battle With Moldy Closets And Frizzy Hair Yeah, humidity is the true villain here, not the closet doors. I tried leaving mine open for week...

Reply
RE: Wrapping My House Up Like a Sweater—Worth the Hassle?

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve gotta say, after living in a drafty old place for years, I finally bit the bullet and did a major air-sealing...

Reply
RE: Wrapping My House Up Like a Sweater—Worth the Hassle?

I totally get the “gift wrap” look—my living room looked like a giant leftover sandwich last winter. But honestly, I was shocked at how much warmer it...

Reply
RE: Sneaky ways to brighten your space without flipping the switch

Haha, been there! I tried metallic accents once—ended up feeling a bit too glam for my taste. Maybe subtle matte metallics could work better? Curious ...

Scroll to Top