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Panicking a bit inside…our tile was just grouted today. I’ve been so excited about this shower floor, but it’s throwing ...
07/12/2025

Panicking a bit inside…our tile was just grouted today. I’ve been so excited about this shower floor, but it’s throwing more tan and less grey. It looks totally different than the uninstalled piece. Has anyone had this happen and it returned to the original color once it dried or was sealed or something?!😢 The uninstalled piece matches the shower walls but this floor now does not.

Edited to add:
I added a few more photos after reading comments and let this be a cautionary tale for others. Wet the tile sample! The color is not just darker, but has totally different undertones when wet! I would have likely chosen a different wall tile had I seen the wet stone floor color way.

I can’t tell you how much I do appreciate reading the many positive comments that are making me love the tile even when it is not what I expected.
Thank you!

Had a call from a tenant to say that the microwave dish spontaneously smashed whilst in the microwave. Does this happen
07/12/2025

Had a call from a tenant to say that the microwave dish spontaneously smashed whilst in the microwave. Does this happen

Can someone point me in the right direction pleaseeeee…last year we put this pool up and it ended up getting green algae...
07/11/2025

Can someone point me in the right direction pleaseeeee…last year we put this pool up and it ended up getting green algae stuff and the bottom of the pool felt slimy. I bought a vacuum that is supposed to hook up to the intake but our intake doesn’t unscrew so that was $100 wasted. I’ve tried to find some sort of vacuum that will clean the bottom of the pool and I have no idea what I’m looking for… that white hose you see is the incorrect vacuum for our pool. I really want to find something that filters out the water and not a chargeable vacuum because we tried one of those and it didn’t work all the way. Thanks in advance!!!

What kind of curtains won’t take away from this window scene.
07/11/2025

What kind of curtains won’t take away from this window scene.

My summer project: Repurposed my daughter’s 18 year old playhouse to my home office.Credit: Pam Wuchina-Mcklveen❤️
07/11/2025

My summer project: Repurposed my daughter’s 18 year old playhouse to my home office.
Credit: Pam Wuchina-Mcklveen❤️

Husband told me “no more gardens please, we are running out of lawn”😂😂😂
07/11/2025

Husband told me “no more gardens please, we are running out of lawn”😂😂😂

What could I do with this awkward space ? It’s connected to my dining/kitchen area. I already have a large bookshelf on ...
07/11/2025

What could I do with this awkward space ?

It’s connected to my dining/kitchen area.

I already have a large bookshelf on the other side of the room and don’t need another.

Bought a house with this glass structure in the backyard, no idea what it's supposed to be.
07/11/2025

Bought a house with this glass structure in the backyard, no idea what it's supposed to be.

Decided to put some lights on the pool!
07/11/2025

Decided to put some lights on the pool!

How can I make this table look less rustic and more contemporary coastal?I love the chairs but the table feels like so m...
07/11/2025

How can I make this table look less rustic and more contemporary coastal?

I love the chairs but the table feels like so much wood. Considering painting the top and some of the bottom maybe? Dark gray? Spam me with ideas!

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their suggestions on 2 of my previous posts about improving my Dining Room! Bec...
07/11/2025

I just wanted to thank everyone here for their suggestions on 2 of my previous posts about improving my Dining Room! Because of YOU, this is what I did and I absolutely LOVE the before and after results!
1. Lowered the chandelier.
2. Added two additional curtain panels.
3. Changed out the “busy” chair covers.
4. Bought a larger centerpiece.
5. Changed the old rug.
6. Changed the wall art from the metal piece to a canvas print and two candle sconces.
7. Changed the placemats to a runner.
8. Added a larger plant and plant stand.
9. I will also be having the entire downstairs painted to a bright white in a few weeks. BM Chantilly Lace.

So, thank you all so much to everyone!

My dad is a home inspector. He makes note of ALL things and tends to make realtors mad because he finds many overlooked ...
07/11/2025

My dad is a home inspector. He makes note of ALL things and tends to make realtors mad because he finds many overlooked issues, resulting in longer contracts to closing or terminated deals. These two lights were found in two different homes this week.

Please notice the pie crumbs still in the pie pan.

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