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vintage_bella5575
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RE: How Long Does It Really Take To Insulate A House?
I get where you’re coming from about keeping the original structure, but honestly, I’ve had some blow-in jobs turn into a bit of a mess too. Maybe it’s just my luck, but I ended up with a bunch of settling and cold spots...
RE: Don’t get stuck with a leaky faucet: my trick for picking fixtures
I totally get the hesitation with refinishing brass. I tried it once on a thrifted towel bar and, honestly, it was more work than I expected. The sanding part wasn’t too bad - just tedious - but getting an even finish wa...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
Yeah, digging those things is no joke. I remember thinking it’d be a weekend project, but it turned into a full-on workout. Still, once it’s in, the peace of mind is worth the sore muscles. I was on the fence about it at...
RE: Just hit 20 years with the same HVAC - am I just lucky?
I get the nostalgia for the old clunks and rattles, but I’ve gotta say, I’m not totally convinced hanging onto these ancient furnaces is always the best move. Mine made it to 19 before the heat exchanger cracked - no war...