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

Yeah, trying to fish new wires through horsehair plaster is like playing a game where you’re always losing. I’ve had to patch way too many “explorator...

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

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think 20% is overkill unless you’re dealing with a really old property or you know there are issues lu...

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RE: Convection vs. Conventional Ovens: Which One Actually Makes a Difference?

If your oven door swings open when you walk by, I’d say convection’s the least of your worries... but hey, I’ve cooked on worse. I had an old Frigidai...

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RE: got denied for a permit—what would you do next?

Had a similar issue when we redid our deck—thought it'd be straightforward, but nope, inspector flagged the railing height. Honestly, I was annoyed at...

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RE: Inspector's coming tomorrow, but your kitchen's still a disaster—what do you do?

Haha, risky move... but honestly, inspectors usually care more about safety and code compliance than neatness. Ever thought about just stacking stuff ...

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RE: Finally found a quiet garage opener that won't wake the neighbors

Yep, learned that one the hard way too... silicone spray's definitely cleaner. One tip though—wipe off excess silicone after applying; cuts down on du...

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

I get the appeal of toe-kick lighting, but personally, I found under-cabinet LEDs more practical overall. Installed them about two years ago, and they...

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RE: are gutter covers really worth it or better to just clean them out regularly?

Yeah, same experience here. I installed covers thinking they'd save me hassle, but those tiny maple helicopters still found their way in. Honestly, re...

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