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RE: Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection?

Home plumbing checkups: DIY checklist or pro inspection? - Flashlight-and-feel is classic, but man, those sneaky leaks are like ninjas. Had a client ...

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RE: Finding reliable help for home renos—what do you look for?

Couldn’t agree more—curiosity and a bit of guts go a long way. I’d rather have someone who’ll ask “why” than someone who just does things out of habit...

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RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

- Been in and out of homes for years, and honestly, I’ve seen folks overcomplicate hardwood care way too much. - Had a client swear by some fancy “no-...

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RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

Yeah, that's the tricky part—hybrid finishes can be hit or miss depending on the brand and prep. I've had some clients rave about them, while others h...

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RE: Easy ways to refresh your porch look each season

Composite's come a long way lately—most newer brands have pretty decent slip resistance now, even when wet. Color fading can still happen, but usually...

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RE: remodeling in a flood-prone area—wish I'd known this sooner

Good points here. Sometimes it really does feel like you're trying to hold back the ocean with a broom, haha. A couple thoughts from my own experience...

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

I've run into this exact scenario a few times, and yeah... soggy granola bar is spot-on, haha. Hemp insulation can be great stuff, but moisture manage...

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RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed

Totally relate to this...doors can be surprisingly sensitive to seasonal shifts. A few years back, I had a client whose front door would stick every s...

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

We did a remodel last year for a client who was dealing with some pretty noisy neighbors. They initially wanted to rip open ceilings and walls to inst...

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RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC—am I just lucky?

- Regular maintenance definitely helps catch small issues early, but honestly, I've seen some units run forever without a single check-up. - Good insu...

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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

Great points about the primer and humidity. Mold is stubborn as heck, and you're spot-on—primer alone rarely solves the issue long-term. A few things ...

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RE: My bathroom smells like a swamp—here's what finally helped

Had a client with a similar issue a while back—older home, lots of character, and yep... swampy bathroom smells included. A couple things that helped:...

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