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RE: Knocking down walls: living with one big space
Knocking down walls: living with one big space Funny how Pinterest never shows the avalanche of Legos waiting to ambush your feet, right? I thought open plan would make my house feel like a fancy loft, but it’s more lik...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
Trying to decode those labels is basically a hobby at this point. “Eco-friendly” sounds great until you’re googling 12-syllable words in the parking lot. I once bought a “green” degreaser that turned out to be mostly wat...
RE: How do you handle leaky pipes and clogged drains at home?
I’m with you on the pipe dope - tried Teflon tape on my “vintage” (read: crusty) basement lines and ended up with a mini indoor fountain. Lesson learned. The smell of pipe dope lingers, but at least it keeps the water wh...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
I’ve tried the rain garden thing, and let’s just say my yard turned into a swamp that would make frogs jealous. Heavy clay is a real pain - mine basically turns into concrete when dry and soup when wet. Redirecting pool ...
RE: Kitchen Redesign Adventure: Worth the Hype or Not?
Honestly, I tried the “hide every cord” approach too, and it turned into a weird game of Tetris with baskets and zip ties. At some point, I realized I was spending more time managing extension cords than actually cooking...