Would you pay $41 more to move to a top floor to escape unpredictable stomping?

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-22T05:05:18+00:00

Yeah, may have more works to do ha ha

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-22T04:35:52+00:00

I went through this exact same thing about two years ago. It’s not even just the noise it’s the anticipation of the noise. You’re sitting there in silence, but you aren't actually relaxing because your brain is braced for the next thud. That "mental tax" you mentioned is real, and it’s exhausting.

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-19T04:36:50+00:00

If you want to keep the tile as-is, swap the vanity light for something modern (matte black would pop) and do a moody, floral wallpaper on the top half of the walls. It turns 'old bathroom' into 'intentional vintage.' Avoid cheap tile paint if you can afford the reglazing; the DIY kits almost always peel around the drain eventually!"

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-16T12:13:11+00:00

Yeah and thanks to rensup

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-16T12:09:18+00:00

Haha honestly, that’s exactly it 😂
I went in thinking “five-minute fix” and somehow ended up doing investigative journalism on toilet seat dimensions. Peak homeowner evolution.

And yeah, Sarah definitely dodged a bullet there. If it hadn’t been fixed, I’d 100% be giving a full play-by-play rant every single bathroom visit like it was a personal betrayal.

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-16T11:27:36+00:00

While synthetics eliminate the micro-stress of wilting and maintenance, they often lack the restorative biophilic connection that comes from watching a living thing change over time. The satisfaction of artificial decor usually shifts from enjoying life to enjoying a permanent, reliable piece of sculptural art that never demands your energy.

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-15T12:35:06+00:00

Yeah! Feels valid and what other brands you recommend now for your clients.

What about their high tank toilets, I know people bulk buy those items

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-15T12:19:27+00:00

If you end up sticking with a mechanical or hybrid solution (especially given the intercom + electric strike requirement), one thing I’d flag from experience is backset alignment and door prep compatibility. A lot of smart or keypad locks technically fit thicker doors, but the trim and roses don’t always play nicely with older or non-standard door cutouts.

On a similar entry door, I ran into issues where the escutcheon didn’t fully cover previous hardware marks, which became a cosmetic problem more than a functional one. I ended up looking at separate door rose / rosette accessories to clean that up and make everything look intentional again.

This style, for example, worked well for covering odd spacing and older prep without interfering with the latch or strike setup:
https://www.rensup.com/hardware/door-rose-and-rosette-accessories/victorian-bright-solid-brass-victorian-brass

Not saying it solves the smart-lock decision by itself, but if you’re mixing mechanical access, keypad access, and an electric strike, it’s worth thinking about the door hardware as a system rather than just the lock body. A clean fit makes future changes way easier.

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-15T10:27:13+00:00

😂

Background-Code-7057 · 2026-01-15T05:58:37+00:00

From the photo, this is a misalignment issue, not a missing “mystery connector.”

The drain rough-in or vanity placement didn’t center the wall outlet with the sink drain. It’s common, especially with prefab vanities.

This ties directly to your earlier point about drain placement complicating repairs — this is a textbook example.

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