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RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Mixing finishes is fine if you like the look, but I’ll be honest - warped baseboards would drive me nuts. Under $4k is solid, though, especially if you did most of the work yourself. Most folks underestimate labor costs....
RE: Don’t get stuck with a leaky faucet: my trick for picking fixtures
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve swapped out more “designer” faucets than I care to admit because folks get tired of the maintenance headaches. Those waterfall styles look great in photos, but the minute you get hard water or a...
RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed
That “clunk” is half the reason people hang onto those old locks, honestly. I swapped out a deadbolt in a 1920s bungalow last month and the new keypad just felt... flimsy, even though it’s supposed to be top of the line....
RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC - am I just lucky?
Twenty years on the same HVAC? That’s impressive, but honestly, I’ve seen some of those old units outlast the new “high-efficiency” ones by a mile. The thing is, even with a brand new system, if your house is drafty or t...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
I get where you’re coming from - quick fixes like graphite are just band-aids if the door’s actually out of whack. I’ve seen folks dump half a can of spray lube into a sticky lock, only to have the door swell shut again ...