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RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Cardboard walls - been there, done that. Honestly, I’ve also used a couple of old closet doors propped up as a makeshift barrier. Not winning any style points, but it did the job and cost nothing. My kid tried to knock i...
RE: Salt Air Nightmares: Building Materials That Don’t Rust Away
I hear you on the composites. I was tempted by the “no maintenance” pitch too, but after seeing my neighbor’s deck get all faded and weirdly streaky after just a couple summers, I started second-guessing it. Ipe looks am...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
I hear you on the dry well - tried that myself and it just turned into a muddy mess. Swales with native plants are definitely less hassle long-term. I’ve had luck using a cheap flexible drain pipe to direct pool water ou...