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RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
Haha, this made me laugh because I’m literally dealing with the same thing right now. My fridge blocks the only drawer where I keep my spatulas, so I have to do this weird sideways reach every time I cook. At first I tho...
RE: Ever regretted a fireplace facelift? Quick poll time
Not gonna lie, I was all about the “real stone or bust” mindset at first too, but after spending a weekend trying to chip old mortar off my hands (and out of my hair - don’t ask), I started seeing the appeal of faux. I g...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Honestly, that’s a pretty clever workaround. I’ve been dreading the idea of patching up textured walls too - mine never look quite right after. Freestanding gates are underrated, honestly. If it keeps your kiddo out of t...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
Title: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel? I totally get what you mean - my partner and I just moved into a place with a built-in breakfast nook, and it looks adorable in photos but sitting there ...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
I totally get what you mean about the surprises - mine had a weird patch of plywood behind the shower, no clue why. I tried to do most of it myself but ended up calling in a plumber after I realized I was way out of my d...
RE: Choosing between weekly meetings or shared digital models for project sync
I had a similar “wait, what?” moment when I started pulling up the old tile in my kitchen. The plans looked fine on paper and in the 3D model, but once I was actually standing there, I realized the fridge door would bloc...