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RE: When the floor starts talking: a home renovation mystery
I get what you mean about expecting the unexpected - old houses are like time capsules, but sometimes the “treasures” are just someone’s idea of insulation. I’ve found everything from ancient marbles to a petrified sandw...
RE: When gutters outlast the house: a rainwater mystery
It’s funny how the “small” stuff ends up being the real backbone of these old houses. I swear, I’ve spent more time fussing with downspouts and gutter seams than I ever did picking paint colors or refinishing floors. But...
RE: Green board in the news - worth the hype for bathrooms?
Foam board’s definitely easier to work with - my back thanks me every time I skip the cement board routine. I hear you on the environmental stuff, though. It bugs me too, but sometimes practicality wins out, especially i...