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RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
Regretting My Fridge Placement - Anyone Else Have Workflow Issues? Oh man, preach. I moved into my first place and thought, “How bad could it be?” Turns out, trying to wedge myself between the fridge and the oven like...
RE: remodeling on a tight budget - any clever hacks?
Honestly, I’m not totally sold on the “swapping hardware is such a game changer - feels like cheating, honestly.” Maybe I’m cursed, but every time I try to change a cabinet handle, I end up with a handful of screws and a...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Honestly, I thought self-priming paint would be my shortcut to glory, but after a year in my hallway (aka the gauntlet of muddy shoes and backpacks), I’m seeing some scuffs that don’t touch up well. It’s like the paint r...
RE: Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild
I get the logic, but honestly, half the fun for me is seeing if the old stuff can survive a modern stress test. My “antique” garden bench is basically held together by hope and stubbornness at this point. Sometimes you j...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
Been there - pretty sure I’ve drooled on more tools than I care to admit. Here’s my rookie move: I tried using my phone flashlight, balanced on a paint can. Spoiler, it slid off and lit up the cat’s tail instead. Those m...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
Weatherproof notebook, huh? That’s a level of preparedness I aspire to. Right now, my “system” is a combo of a regular spiral notebook (with a coffee stain that’s become part of the family) and a folder full of receipts,...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Totally get what you mean about passive vents being a gamble. I tried the “just crack the closet door” method, which worked about as well as putting a Band-Aid on a leaky pipe. Ended up with a dehumidifier too, and yeah,...
RE: Convection vs. Conventional Ovens: Which One Actually Makes a Difference?
Convection browning too fast? Yeah, I’ve definitely had a few “crispy on top, raw in the middle” moments - thought I was just cursed by my last rental’s oven. But honestly, I think it’s more about getting used to the set...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
This is so true. I learned the hard way that “just a little to the left” can mean the difference between a quick job and a full-on root wrestling match. I tried to brute-force my way through a root once and ended up with...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
I tried the fabric too, and yeah... total mud soup underneath. My “solution” (if you can call it that) was hauling a couple buckets of pea gravel and just crossing my fingers. Honestly, the river rocks sound smarter. At ...
RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, sometimes I feel like the “call the pros” line gets thrown around a bit too soon. Here’s my rookie checklist: 1) Turn off the water. 2) Google the heck out of your pipe situa...