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RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
Wired for the main areas, solar for the weird corners, and battery for spots you never thought you’d need light... that’s the magic combo in my book. That “magic combo” is actually what I ended up with after a lot of tr...
RE: my house is getting smarter than me, and it's kinda weird
I totally get the urge to keep everything hidden, but after wrestling with plaster walls from the 1920s, I’ve learned to pick my battles. Here’s what’s worked for me: 1. Map out where you might want future switches or ...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
I've had my share of lock drama too... one thing that's worked for me is making a quick cheat sheet for quirky vintage locks and leaving it with a trusted neighbor. I listed out the steps to wiggle or jiggle the key just...
RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed
I've tried silicone covers before, and they do help with moisture, but just a heads-up - they can trap condensation underneath if there's a big temperature swing. Learned that the hard way after a chilly night. If you're...
RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?
Definitely noticed that too. We went with clear glass shades initially - looked great but cleaning them was a pain. Switched to ceramic shades recently... softer glow and way less maintenance. Ever tried ceramic or opaqu...
RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?
We went with puck lights under our cabinets too, but honestly, they weren't as easy as I expected. Our house is pretty old, so nothing's level or straight, and getting the wiring hidden neatly was a bit of a headache. En...
RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed
Totally get this feeling... went through the same thing when we installed one on our old Victorian. Here's what helped me: most smart lock apps have a notification feature. Dig into your settings and see if you can turn ...
RE: does renovating your home actually pay off?
Had something similar happen with our historic home. We restored original hardwood floors, repaired plaster walls, and even sourced period-accurate fixtures. Thought we'd see a nice bump in value, but the appraisal was j...