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RE: Choosing between wood, MDF, and PVC for trim? Here’s what I learned
- Mixing wood and PVC? Been there - never again. The expansion rates are totally different, especially in my bathroom where humidity is all over the place. - I’ve had MDF swell up on me too, even with decent paint. -...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve tried the “stylish barrier” route and it’s just not worth the stress. For me: - Heavy-duty pressure-mounted gates (metal, not plastic) are the only thing that actually works. - Anything climbabl...
RE: Green board in the news - worth the hype for bathrooms?
GREEN BOARD IN THE NEWS - WORTH THE HYPE FOR BATHROOMS? - I’ve used both green board and cement board, and honestly, I only bother with cement board in the shower or tub surround. Everywhere else? Green board with a sol...
RE: How long did your kitchen cabinets actually take?
- 100% agree, soft-close is a game changer - especially if you’ve got kids or clumsy adults around. - Swapping runners is usually a quick job, but I’ve run into a few older cabinets where nothing lines up and you end up ...