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RE: Regretting my fridge placement - anyone else have workflow issues?
I actually think splitting food and drinks can work, but only if the spaces are close together. We put a small beverage fridge right next to the main one during our reno, and it cut down on the chaos - kids grab drinks w...
RE: Digging up the backyard: a suburban adventure gone wild
Fabric’s definitely the easiest, but yeah, my wallet cried a little. I tried cardboard under mulch - worked okay for a season, but then it turned into a soggy mess. Guess there’s no perfect fix unless you want to weed fo...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
I’ve been wondering if it’s just the cushion situation or if there’s something about the actual bench construction that makes them uncomfortable. Like, is it the seat height? The angle of the back? I’m in the middle of p...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
I hear you on the “surprise” costs - my spreadsheet basically became a wish list after demo started. Did you run into any issues with utility hookups? I’m trying to figure out if it’s smarter to tie into the main house l...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
I totally get the struggle with airflow. I tried those stick-on vent panels too - honestly, they just collected dust and didn’t do much. Ended up drilling a few holes near the top of my closet door and it actually helped...