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RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Yeah, I hear you. I tried one of those “eco” paints on my 1940s place and it just didn’t play nice with the old plaster either. That’s exactly it. I want to do the right thing, but sometimes you gotta pick your battles....
RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed
Honestly, I get the appeal of keyless - especially when you’re juggling groceries or wrangling kids - but I’m still not totally sold on it being more convenient in every situation. The battery thing kind of bugs me too. ...
RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC - am I just lucky?
I hear you on the maintenance thing. I bought my place last year and the inspector said the furnace was “ancient but spotless” - guess the previous owner was on top of it. I’ve just kept up with filter changes and a year...
RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed
Honestly, that's exactly what I ended up doing with mine. Had the keypad installed on a side door that catches rain runoff, and after one winter of dealing with moisture issues, I drilled a tiny hole at the bottom corner...
RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED
Nice job pulling that off - I haven't tackled earthquake-proofing yet, but sounds like a huge win. And yeah, totally relate to the radiant floor thing, haha. My own "brilliant" idea was going for open shelving in my firs...
RE: got denied for a permit - what would you do next?
Yeah, I've run into inspectors who weren't exactly chatty. When I was doing my first renovation - a bathroom update - I figured I'd just call the inspector to clarify something minor about vent placement. Nope... he woul...
RE: Finally found a quiet garage opener that won't wake the neighbors
We switched ours out last summer for the exact same reason - our old opener sounded like someone shaking a toolbox full of bolts every time we hit the button. Went with a belt-driven model too, and it's honestly night-an...
RE: Green home upgrades: rebates or tax deductions?
Yeah, rebates can definitely feel like navigating a maze sometimes. I ran into similar issues last year when I replaced my windows - thought I'd be clever and stack rebates from our utility company with some state incent...
RE: Finally got my outdoor space looking cozy and inviting
Corsican mint sounds interesting, hadn't thought of that one. I've been using creeping thyme around my stepping stones, and it's been okay-ish, but definitely struggles in the spots we walk on most. I like the idea of so...
RE: Finally got my outdoor space looking cozy and inviting
Juniper's tough stuff for sure, but deer can definitely be a headache. Had a similar issue myself when I first planted junipers - thought they'd leave them alone, but nope, they munched on the tips and slowed everything ...
RE: Green home upgrades: rebates or tax deductions?
I learned about keeping digital copies the hard way too - thought I was all set after installing a new energy-efficient water heater, and then realized I'd tossed the box (and serial numbers) before taking pics. Major fa...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Ha, been there too. Auctions can seriously mess with your head... I once ended up paying double my budget for a clawfoot tub because some guy across the room kept raising his paddle. Still, no regrets - after refinishing...
RE: ever thought about your shower suddenly leaking everywhere?
We redid our master bath last year and went with regular grout, but even then, I still ended up having some issues. About eight months in, I noticed a tiny bit of moisture seeping through the corner tiles. Nothing dramat...
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