rwilson43
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RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?

I get the concern about cellulose settling, but honestly, I’ve seen just as many issues with spray foam in old houses—especially when the walls aren’t...

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RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?

Totally get what you mean. My house is pushing 120 years, and it feels like every wall has a different personality. Sometimes I find a stud right wher...

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RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?

Totally get what you mean about heating—my attic’s always freezing in winter and roasting in summer. I’ve tried space heaters, but it’s never quite ri...

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RE: Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind

Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to obsess over every scuff on my old oak floors, but honestly, a little character just adds to the charm....

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RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?

Yeah, I ran into the same thing with my place. The “simple” prefab option got complicated fast once I factored in my ancient sewer lines and weird lot...

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RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird

Totally get this. My house is from the 1920s and half the time I’m just hoping the wiring holds up, let alone adding smart stuff. Tried a smart switch...

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RE: Wrapping My House Up Like a Sweater—Worth the Hassle?

I noticed a bit less echo after installing MLV behind our drywall, but honestly, it wasn't a huge difference acoustically. The room did feel slightly ...

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RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair

A vent definitely helped in my old Victorian—though cutting into plaster walls was a nightmare. Curious, did you notice any difference in humidity lev...

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RE: Easy ways to refresh your porch look each season

LEDs were a game changer for me too, especially since my porch is on the older side and tends to look gloomy. I've been considering adding hanging pla...

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RE: got denied for a permit—what would you do next?

Interesting experience, but I'm not sure it always works out that smoothly. We tried something similar—detailed restoration plans, historical referenc...

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