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RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
I feel this on a spiritual level. My first garage conversion looked like a cross between a college dorm and a storage unit, but hey, it worked. I tried to get fancy with paint and matching lamps, but after the third wint...
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
Yeah, I hear you on the poly dulling fast in the kitchen. I’ve seen water spots show up almost overnight, especially if someone’s a “splashy” cook. Tried maintenance oil over poly once - looked okay for a week, then turn...
RE: Subway tiles vs. hexagon tiles in the bathroom - what’s your pick?
Totally feel this. My first flip, I thought hex tiles would be “cute.” Fast forward to me cursing every single grout line… and that was just the shower floor. Subway tiles are classic for a reason - less scrubbing, more ...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
I get the urge to power through, but I’ve learned the hard way that my “in the dark” paint jobs look like modern art gone wrong. Tried the headlamp thing once - ended up with a stripe across my forehead and still missed ...