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RE: Swapping out old faucets and toilets - what brands actually last?
I hear you on the Moen/Delta thing - I've had decent luck with both, though I swear some of the newer models feel lighter than the older stuff. Anyone ever tried repairing a modern faucet and thought, “Wait, this is just...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
That’s been my experience too, but I’ll admit, the “obstacle course” method backfired on me once. My daughter actually saw it as a challenge and got even more creative - she started dragging over her little step stool to...
RE: Navigating the do’s and don’ts of fixing up your place
Slanted shelves and stubborn drawers are like the universe’s way of keeping us humble, right? I had a bathroom cabinet that would only close if you pressed on the left corner while pulling up slightly - took me months to...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
Headlamps are actually pretty practical, but yeah, you’re right about the mirror risk. First time I wore one, I forgot and glanced up at a chrome faucet - felt like I’d just stared into the sun. Now I just tilt it down a...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Totally get what you mean about those “no-dig” tools - mine hit a chunk of old concrete and I ended up with a shovel anyway. For me, wired lights are more work up front, but once you’ve got the cable in and everything’s ...