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RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
I get the frustration with bad fridge placement, but honestly, I’m not always convinced that moving the fridge is worth the hassle - especially in flips where margins are tight. Rerouting electrical and water lines can g...
RE: When city inspectors go wild: Did you see this recent story?
Title: When city inspectors go wild: Did you see this recent story? I get where you're coming from, but I’m not sure it’s always as black and white as “inspectors ignore safety for aesthetics.” In my experience, most in...
RE: Don’t get stuck with a leaky faucet: my trick for picking fixtures
I put matte black in a couple of rentals and yeah, it hides fingerprints, but the soap scum is real - especially in units where tenants aren’t exactly detail-oriented with cleaning. Brushed nickel was even worse for me w...
RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird
I get the convenience, but I keep wondering how much value all this smart tech actually adds long-term. Like, sure, yelling at Alexa is cool, but when you go to sell, do buyers really care? Or do they just see a bunch of...
RE: Wood wax vs. oil finish for hardwood upkeep
I get what you mean about poly - sometimes it just looks too “finished,” if that makes sense. I’ve run into the same humidity issue with oil finishes, especially in older homes where airflow isn’t great. Have you ever tr...