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trobinson65
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RE: Worth the hassle? My experience with DIY wood floors
That’s basically my approach too - if it’s within arm’s reach and vaguely tool-shaped, it’s fair game. I’ve definitely sacrificed a few butter knives to the DIY gods over the years. Ever had one of those “it’ll just take...
RE: Lighting up the backyard fence: solar, wired, or something else?
You nailed it with the “pets always find a way” bit - my dog once managed to dig up a solar stake light, chew the top, and then parade it around like a trophy. I swear, no matter how clever I think I am, he’s always one ...
RE: Knocking down walls: living with one big space
I get the echo thing, but honestly, I’ll take a little reverb over feeling boxed in. We knocked out a wall between our kitchen and living room last year and yeah, it’s louder, but now I can keep an eye on the kids (and t...
RE: Keeping up with eco labels is harder than I thought
I’ve definitely had that weird cloudy thing happen after using vinegar on an old floor - looked like someone spilled milk and just left it. Maybe it’s the finish, maybe it’s me being heavy-handed, who knows. I usually ju...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
Totally get this. I swear, that old clawfoot tub in my last place was the thing everyone commented on during showings. Never mind the fact that it weighed about as much as a small car and took three of us (and a lot of c...
RE: Brightening up a room: led strips vs. smart bulbs?
Honestly, I’ve tried both and ended up with a Frankenstein setup - strips behind the TV, smart bulbs in the lamps. The strips definitely have more “wow” factor, but man, those sticky tabs never want to stay put when it’s...
RE: Smart lights vs smart switches for yard setup?
Man, you’re not kidding. I once opened up an old junction box on my back patio and it looked like a plate of spaghetti someone had dropped behind the wall in 1978. Ended up spending half a Saturday just figuring out whic...