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RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
I hear you on the church pew comparison - mine felt like a medieval torture device until I caved and bought decent foam. It’s wild how much difference that makes. As for caulk, yeah, it’s not perfect, but unless you’re e...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
I’ve definitely learned the hard way that not all plywood is created equal... tried sanding some “mystery wood” from the bargain bin and it basically disintegrated under my palm sander. Baltic birch is a whole different ...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
That’s hilarious - well, unless you’re the one bailing out the “pond.” I tried those foam gutter inserts once, thinking I was clever. Turns out, squirrels thought they were snacks. Now I just schedule a fall cleaning and...