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RE: Ever regretted a fireplace facelift? Quick poll time
Not sure I’m totally on board with the “go bold or go home” approach. I get that “beige on beige just doesn’t have a story to tell,” but sometimes restraint is underrated. There’s something to be said for subtlety, espec...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
Totally relate to this - I’m midway through my first kitchen reno, and I swear, bench height has been the most stressful detail. It’s wild how a single inch can make or break the whole thing. I measured like five times a...
RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?
I get the appeal of thermal cameras, but honestly, I’m a bit skeptical about relying on them for plumbing checks - especially in these old houses where nothing’s ever straightforward. I tried one last month and kept chas...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
I’m with you on not gutting everything just for the sake of it. I kept my tub and just reglazed it, which saved a ton. But I’ll be honest, I tried to DIY the plumbing and that was a mistake - ended up paying a pro to fi...