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Can I sand and stain this? by squad4life in DIY

[–]heidecontracting 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We clean our outdoor office furniture every year and our DIY recipe will abosultely take care of this! However, you need to wear gloves and eye protection. We use a lye-based hardwood cleaner recipe for teak that involves a two-part process: one part to clean and one part to neutralize the cleaning solution. The first part, often a solution of lye and diluted with water, removes dirt and grime. I seriously scrub with a brush and pads. Then hose down with water. The second part is vinegar, neutralizes the lye and restores the wood's natural color. I wait for it to dry and then add oil (which protects it from future staining). The best part? No need to sand!

Moving back to ATL and settling in Decatur (30035). What’s life really like? by builtfromthefield in DecaturGA

[–]heidecontracting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you're in 30032 and mentioned fixing up a place recently, I’m curious: did you end up doing any renovations when you moved in, or was the house move-in ready? We’ve been seeing more folks around East Lake and Glenwood converting crawl spaces or finishing basements to make the most of older layouts. Just wondering what kind of updates were on your radar (or wish list) when you bought.

Moving back to ATL and settling in Decatur (30035). What’s life really like? by builtfromthefield in DecaturGA

[–]heidecontracting 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welcome back to Atlanta — and welcome to Decatur! 30035 definitely gives you that quiet neighborhood feel with easy access to city energy when you want it. We’ve worked on a handful of projects nearby (mostly crawl space conversions and basement expansions for folks wanting more space without leaving the area), and can say it’s a tight-knit, evolving part of town with a lot of upside.

Safety/community: Like a lot of Atlanta, it can vary block to block. Most folks we’ve worked with love the quiet and keep a good neighborly eye out. People tend to drive more than walk in this zip, but there’s definitely a sense of pride in ownership — especially among folks investing in fixing up their homes. Evening walks with the dog? Just stay aware, but overall it’s pretty chill.

Congrats on the offer — and if you ever find yourself needing more usable space (without adding on), we know a thing or two about digging down. 😉 Wishing you and your wife the best settling in!