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RE: Ever regretted a fireplace facelift? Quick poll time
I keep going back and forth on this. I’ve never painted brick before, but the “un-toast bread” part made me laugh because that’s exactly what I’m worried about - what if I hate it later? My fireplace is super dark and ho...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
Honestly, I’m with you. I keep seeing these dreamy bench setups on Pinterest, but then I sit down and it’s like - why does my butt hurt after five minutes? I tried a memory foam bath mat under a pillowcase once. Not pret...
RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues? Yeah, I totally get that. I keep thinking, “It’s just a few extra steps,” but honestly, it adds up when you’re in the kitchen a lot. Haven’t actually me...
RE: Convection vs. Conventional Ovens: Which One Actually Makes a Difference?
Convection’s definitely not the magic bullet I thought it’d be. When we redid our kitchen, I was all hyped about finally having a convection oven, but honestly? I’m still figuring it out. Like, it’s awesome for fries or ...
RE: Bumping out vs. building up: which way to expand?
Bumping out our kitchen last year was my first big project, and wow - quirks everywhere. There’s this spot behind the fridge where the floor just dips a little. Drives me nuts, but I guess nobody sees it except me. I kep...
RE: Turning a scratched-up floor into something I actually like
I get what you mean about buyers seeing scratches as “work to be done.” I tried leaving the old dings in my living room floor because I thought it looked cool, but my partner kept saying it just looked neglected. Ended u...