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RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
I totally get what you mean about those markers - sometimes I swear the color changes just from the walk to my car. I’ve tried the crayon thing too, but once I accidentally melted too much and it looked like a weird wax ...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
I totally get the appeal of a lockbox, especially if you’re worried about forgetting where you stashed the key. I tried the whole “hide it under a rock” trick once, but then my dog decided that particular rock was his fa...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
I get what you’re saying about hiring pros for tile, but I’ve actually had some luck with DIY - at least for smaller bathrooms. It’s definitely not for everyone, and yeah, you notice every little imperfection once you’re...
RE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED
Funny, I actually went the opposite direction - tracked down a few original glass knobs at salvage yards and swapped them in. Yeah, they’re pricier, but there’s something about the way they catch the light that just make...
RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think toe-kick lighting can be more than just a “show kitchen” thing. When I did my reno, I put in a soft LED strip on a dimmer, and it’s been surprisingly practical - late-...