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stormr64
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RE: How do you pace your painting projects - slow and steady or all at once?
- I’ve tried the “all at once” method, but in an old house like mine, it’s a gamble. - Plaster walls and weird trim mean surprises - cracks, uneven spots, you name it. - I usually tackle one room at a time so I can f...
RE: Painting your walls without poisoning the planet?
- Shellac’s the only thing I’ve found that really seals in those old house smells - totally agree there. - Tried clay paint in a bathroom once… let’s just say it didn’t love the humidity. - Milk paint looks great but...
RE: Finding reliable help for home renos - what do you look for?
- I hear you on the “we made it work” answer - usually means they’re winging it. My list’s similar, but I also check if they’ve worked on older homes before. Some folks just aren’t ready for what’s behind 100-year-old pl...
RE: Storm-proof glass: a small trick that saved me money
Totally get what you mean about the shrink-wrap kits - tried those once and my living room looked like a science experiment gone wrong. For me, rope caulk was the real MVP. Cheap, easy to smoosh into gaps, and you can pe...
RE: Hidden costs that sneak up during home renovations
Hidden Costs That Sneak Up During Home Renovations Couldn’t agree more. Here’s a few things that caught me off guard: - Lead paint and asbestos testing - those fees add up fast, and you can’t skip them with these old...
RE: plumbing check-up dilemma: DIY or hire a pro?
- Had a similar scare last year - thought I was just dealing with old paint, but the wall crumbled when I tried to sand it. Turned out a slow leak had been running behind the plaster for who knows how long. - I’ll chec...