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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Low-voltage is definitely less of a headache than I expected, too. I tried solar last year - thought I was being clever and saving money, but half the lights just sat there looking sad every time it rained (which is... a...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
I get the whole “function first” thing, but I gotta admit, I’m a sucker for not having my yard look like a mud wrestling pit for half the summer. Last time I did a drainage project, my neighbor’s dog thought it was his n...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
I hear you on the “surprise” budget - been there, done that, bought the moldy t-shirt. The first time I tackled a beach house reno, I thought I’d just need a little extra for salty air damage. Fast forward to discovering...
RE: Making trim look pro without hiring out
I swear, I’ve spent more time hunched over my baseboards with a roll of painter’s tape than I care to admit, only to have the paint still sneak under in spots. And don’t even get me started on those edger tools - mine en...
RE: Getting smooth drywall joints without losing your mind
I hear you on the “final pass” turning into an endless loop - been there more times than I care to admit. I swear, my walls have more “character” than some of my relatives. I tried chasing perfection once, but after spen...