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samh20
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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
- Gotta admit, I’ve seen more than a few “squirrel-proof” setups get turned into chew toys by the local wildlife. Squirrels are basically tiny electricians with a grudge. - Solar’s hit or miss for me too - had one set th...
RE: Keeping track of renovation plans without losing your mind
Totally get where you’re coming from - organized chaos is just regular chaos with better PR. Here’s what I see all the time: - Receipts? They disappear faster than socks in the dryer. - Paint samples? If I don’t label t...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
- Clay soil’s like digging through wet concrete - been there, cursed that. - French drains in clay? Yeah, that’s a recipe for a mud pie. - Dry wells can help, but if your water table’s high, they just fill up and you...
RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors
Couldn’t have said it better myself. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to explain to folks that the “boring” stuff is what keeps the whole show running. You can have gold-plated faucets, but if your basement’s a...
RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird
- Been there - crawling through the attic once for a cable run, I found out real quick that insulation is not my friend. - Old houses have a mind of their own, I swear. Sometimes I think they’re just trying to keep our g...