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RE: Weak bathroom fan: grille, damper, duct, or motor?
With the breaker off, the grille and accessible parts of the fan housing can usually be vacuumed, and a short accessible duct section can be checked for lint or a collapsed connection. A soft brush or vacuum is preferabl...
RE: remodeling on a tight budget - any clever hacks?
Honestly, I’ve had the same experience with beeswax - looks gorgeous, but it’s not a miracle worker for old smells. Vinegar and oil are my go-tos too, especially on thrifted finds. One trick I’ve used for stubborn odors ...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
Picking your battles is the name of the game, especially with beach houses where every upgrade seems to cost double. I’ve definitely learned that not every detail needs to be top-shelf - sometimes it’s the statement piec...
RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors
Can totally relate to the “just a dab more” mentality. I once tried to smooth out a bead of caulk on a bathroom reno and somehow ended up with it smeared halfway up the tile. My dad always says, “You’re not frosting a ca...
RE: Keeping string lights dry: worth the hassle?
Metal conduit sounds a bit much, but I get the temptation. I actually tried wrapping the cords in that split loom tubing - stuff you use for car wiring. It’s not bulletproof, but it slowed the squirrels down enough for m...