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RE: Knocking down walls: living with one big space
Honestly, I thought I’d love the open concept thing, but after living in it for a few months, I totally get the half wall hype. There’s just nowhere to hide the mess or escape the noise. I’m actually thinking about build...
RE: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready
Title: How to spot if your home is actually quake-ready Honestly, I get the urge to double-check everything, but sometimes I think we overthink it. Not every tiny crack or slightly loose bolt means disaster is around th...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW? Totally get what you mean about prep - my first attempt at painting our kitchen with one of those “eco” paints was a disaster. I thought I was doing the right thing, b...
RE: Hidden costs that sneak up during home renovations
That’s exactly it. I swear, my house has a secret stash of “gotchas” just waiting for me to find them. Last week I pulled up some baseboards and found a whole collection of mismatched screws and a single sock (??). It’s ...
RE: IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW?
I’m right there with you, but honestly, I kind of like the challenge? When I started picking out paint, I got sucked into this rabbit hole of labels. Ended up learning way more than I planned. It’s overwhelming, yeah, bu...
RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep
I get the appeal of wax - there’s something satisfying about that old-school ritual, and I love how it brings out the grain. But after spending a weekend buffing my hallway (and realizing I’d have to do it again in a few...
RE: Which is better for eco-friendly homes: strict rules or flexible guidelines?
I get the love for old details, but I keep thinking about the bigger picture. Like, sure, restoring those windows is cool, but what about energy efficiency? Sometimes, “the greenest thing you can do is keep what’s alread...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
Self-priming paints are one of those things that sound too good to be true, right? I tried them on a patchy ceiling and honestly, it just didn’t cut it - ended up with weird flashing and had to go back over with a real p...