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rbarkley94
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RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Totally get what you mean about the eco labels - it’s like every brand has their own version, and sometimes it feels like a guessing game. I tried this “eco” paint once and it chipped way faster than the regular stuff, s...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
It’s wild how quickly you just stop seeing the “flaws” after a while. I moved in thinking I’d patch every crack and repaint every scuffed wall right away, but now I barely notice half of them. But yeah, anything that mes...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
Totally get the frustration with LEDs not living up to the hype - had a “long-life” bulb go out in less than six months and I was not impressed. I’ve only done a couple small projects so far, but I’m already paranoid abo...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
That’s hilarious and honestly feels spot on. I tried putting up a baby gate during our bathroom reno, but my son just climbed over it like it was a jungle gym. I keep thinking there’s gotta be a trick to keeping them out...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the solar lights. I was so optimistic when I first put them in - like, “Hey, free energy, what could go wrong?” Turns out, a lot. Mine barely made it through one winter before they...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
Honestly, I feel this so much. I tried going all-in on apps, but then I’d forget to check them, or I’d get distracted by something else on my phone. The sticky notes just end up everywhere... or stuck to my socks. I gues...