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RE: Painting your walls without poisoning the planet?
Title: Painting your walls without poisoning the planet? - Used a couple of those “scrubbable” eco paints in some high-traffic hallways last year. Let’s just say, I was skeptical, but the marketing isn’t total BS. - Ben...
RE: What would you do if your kid wandered into a half-demo’d kitchen?
Honestly, I see this all the time during remodels. Here’s what I’ve found works best: - Magnetic locks are hit or miss. Some brands are just too easy for clever kids. If you want something that actually holds up, mechan...
RE: Keeping Wood Floors in the Kitchen Looking Sharp
- Been there - just finished a kitchen reno last fall. Family of five, two dogs, and it’s chaos. Poly’s the only thing that survived the first six months. Tried hardwax once in a rental... never again. Too much upkeep, a...
RE: Need ideas for draining my pool without flooding the yard
Dry wells are a solid step up from just a gravel trench, especially if you’re dealing with the kind of volume you get from draining a whole pool. Here’s what I’ve seen work (and not work) over the years: - Gravel trench...
RE: Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
- King beds in attics are a nightmare, no doubt. I’ve had to cut headboards in half just to get them up there - then patch them back together. - Drywall repairs are basically a given. If you’re not fixing at least one ...
RE: Glass vs. aluminum fencing around the pool - what’s actually better?
Powder-coated steel can look sharp at first, but in my experience, it’s a mixed bag. Here’s what I’ve noticed: - Durability-wise, it’s tougher than bare aluminum, but once the powder coat gets chipped or scratched, rust...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
- PEX is a solid move, no argument there. - Gotta push back a bit on keeping old tile though - seen too many “solid” tiles hiding water damage or mold behind them. Sometimes what looks fine on the surface is a headache...
RE: How often do you actually need to clean your gutters?
Honestly, I’ve seen folks waste money on foam inserts and gutter guards that just end up trapping more junk. If you’re in a heavy tree area, quarterly cleanings might save you headaches. Twice a year works for some, but ...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
Smart locks are handy, but they’re not magic. Here’s what I’ve seen work (and not): - Install a keypad model with a physical key backup. If the app or batteries fail, you’re not stuck. - Don’t trust just the app - tech ...
RE: locked out drama - what would you do?
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen folks get real creative - fake rocks, hollow fence posts, even one guy tried hiding a key in a birdhouse. Problem is, if you can think of it, so can someone else. Personally, I just recomme...
RE: WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND?
That’s the story of every tool bag I’ve ever owned - random washers, mystery fittings, and a handful of screws that don’t match anything in my house. Here’s what I’ve noticed: nine times out of ten, the “quick” jobs drag...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
That line nails it. Last year, I worked on a place where the owner thought they just needed new siding and some paint. Once we pulled the old stuff off, half the framing was soft from years of hidden leaks - salt air and...
RE: Finally switched to keyless entry and here's what I noticed
- Couldn’t agree more on that one. I’ve seen plenty of “smart” locks turn dumb in the middle of a snowstorm. - The tighter seal is a nice perk. Most folks don’t realize how much air leaks through those old deadbolts. Som...