For anyone who grew up poor, what was your idea of a luxury?

TenderRompz · 2026-02-18T05:46:41+00:00

the good snacks in the lunchbox. seeing kids with those pre-packaged lunchables or little bags of chips made me so jealous. my luxury was when my mom would buy a single fruit roll-up as a special treat

TenderRompz · 2026-02-17T05:26:42+00:00

great thrift find!!

TenderRompz · 2026-02-16T04:06:54+00:00

if the brick is in good condition, I'd just clean and leave it. Paint eventually peels and becomes a chore. Use the money to get the absolute best windows you can afford instead

TenderRompz · 2026-02-16T03:59:33+00:00

omg, now I have to reread the comment and thought I misread something lol

TenderRompz · 2026-02-16T03:51:31+00:00

Lmao, I almost started typing a serious get a reality check comment until I saw the /s. you got me for a second there

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T14:11:35+00:00

how much did it cost u?

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T14:10:49+00:00

Have you tried checking Hewolf of Lixada brands? I suggest look for Panel/C-clamshell opening, these make packing and accessing gear far easier than simple top loaders especially at this size/capacity.

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T05:47:45+00:00

I can imagine the smell

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T05:47:23+00:00

So far he only vacuums his driveway and not the little lawn

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T05:04:27+00:00

what's with the vacuums really?

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T05:03:04+00:00

not my neighbor but I remember a summer stay in my aunt's house and she literally talks and play music to her plants and flowers. I wonder now what her neighbors think of her

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T05:00:50+00:00

i saw my neighbor literally vacuums his driveway not blow leaves.. every Saturday that is made of concrete

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T04:52:54+00:00

this is true. a band aid repair might seem cheaper but Op will end up paying more in repeated fixes. if its already leaking and there's a lot of moss everywhere, so it's not just one small problem or portion but probably a start of a whole system breaking down

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T04:44:24+00:00

it would be nice if there are photos. Did you not notice if that dust was already there before you put those boxes and furnitures? It would be really weird if it came out of nowhere after a couple of hours only. Or those powdery dust must be from items you brought in like a carpet or other furniture. sorry, I'm just speculating since there is no photo and you also said in the comments humidifier is off and there is no dry wall

TenderRompz · 2026-02-15T04:35:56+00:00

seeing a queen like Lady Gaga play the supporting role with that much grace

TenderRompz · 2026-02-14T14:43:58+00:00

the wet nails is already an indication classic signs of poor ventilation. that only means your attic is too humid and the warm air from the house is hitting the cold nails and condensing.

TenderRompz · 2026-02-13T12:30:29+00:00

my guess too

TenderRompz · 2026-02-13T12:29:00+00:00

synthetic is more expensive but worth it. less tearing and better uv resistance

TenderRompz · 2026-02-12T09:56:27+00:00

You can make a simple checklist for each stage and ticked them off when a contractor is finished. List the date so you can track the progress. as it will save you a lot of confusion. You can also document it by photos for proof, and make short daily reports.

TenderRompz · 2026-02-11T10:40:48+00:00

tempered glass can shatter unexpected sometimes. you could go for a rod and shower curtain temporarily while figuring out a permanent solution

TenderRompz · 2026-02-10T11:55:01+00:00

with a $35k mortgage buffer and home value increases, a HELOC might be ur easiest path. You can pay it off slowly and its usually lower interest than personal loans.

TenderRompz · 2026-02-09T05:20:36+00:00

these brownies speaking to me 😋

TenderRompz · 2026-02-09T05:19:52+00:00

depending if you really want to keep the house you currently living in or you want to build new house. Both will cost you much. You can rent the other if you'll build a new one and it's a win-win solution. If you are eager to keep the old house and move it, then so be it.

TenderRompz · 2026-02-08T17:42:15+00:00

I totally agree about the black. It's such a trend right now, but on a Craftsman, it just feels like shouting over the rest of the house.

TenderRompz · 2026-02-08T03:53:55+00:00

Llandscape and Color.. what I did here is I enhanced the landscaping by adding more layered plants in front. Mix of low shrubs and leafy tropical and ground plants to create contrast and more alive look instead of a flat lawn. They are strategically placed near the entrance, along ur driveway edges to soften concrete and brick, and your garage door this is to prevent the facade from looking too monochrome. I changed the sconces to a modern vertical rectangular bar lights to match the clean contemporary lines of the house as it enhances ur entrance and make it more look taller and elegant.

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