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RE: How do you pace your painting projects - slow and steady or all at once?
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a few surprises skipping the “invisible” spots. Once, a buyer opened every single cabinet and closet during a showing - like, even the crawlspace access panel. It was...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
The tint thing tripped me up too - found out the hard way when I tried to get a bold navy for a rental unit. The “eco” label basically went out the window once they mixed in all that colorant. It’s tricky balancing cost,...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought I hear you on the vinegar and baking soda front. I’ve got a few rentals that are basically time capsules from the 70s, and let’s just say the “patina” in those bathroo...
RE: Green board in the news - worth the hype for bathrooms?
Had a similar experience - green board seemed like a no-brainer for a quick flip, but I ended up with some bubbling behind the tile after just a year. Like you said, Cement board’s a hassle, but I’d rather deal with the...
RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
Had a similar experience with glass at one of my rentals - looked amazing for about two weeks, then the combo of sprinklers and wind just wrecked it. Tenants complained constantly about keeping it clean. Switched to powd...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Title: How Much Did Your Bathroom Remodel Run You (Roughly)? Drywall dust is relentless, isn’t it? I’ve done a handful of bathroom remodels over the years - some for rentals, some for flips - and no matter how careful y...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
Backyard guest houses are a whole different beast compared to paint colors or tile. I get the idea of holding off on the “nice to haves,” but I’ve learned the hard way that sometimes those “cosmetic” upgrades can actuall...
RE: Keeping string lights dry: worth the hassle?
I hear you on the “quick fix” just kicking the can down the road. I used to just wrap everything in plastic bags and call it a day, but after a couple of ruined outlets (and one insurance headache), I started investing i...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
I hear you on the plaster - last time I tried patching, it looked like a topographical map until I finally caved and hired someone to smooth it out. In my experience, the line between “worth the savings” and “not worth t...