greenthumb39
Alexis Morris
Joined Apr 12, 2020 · Hobart, Australia · office worker
Office worker with a soft spot for houseplants. Mostly here to compare notes, ask specific questions, and learn more about DIY projects.
- houseplants
- DIY projects
- practical cooking
- home improvement
Posts
- Deciding whether a plant needs repotting or just better light Houseplants · 3 weeks ago
- Getting scrambled eggs soft without leaving them watery Practical Cooking · 4 weeks ago
- Built-ins against old walls that are not remotely straight Home Improvement · Aug 9, 2026
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- Investigating a washing-machine drain that occasionally backs up If the sink nearby drains fine, I’d tell the plumber that right away. That points more toward the washing machine line o...
- Keeping houseplants alive in a room with only indirect northern light Seconding pothos. Mine sits a few feet from a north window and actually vines instead of sulking, which is more than I c...
- Choosing a practical finish for trim in a house with kids and pets We did a washable satin on ours and it’s held up fine to handprints and mop-ups. Not perfect, just practical.
- Replacing caulk around a tub when the gap width varies Backer rod where it’s wide is the right move. It keeps the silicone from sinking in too deep, and the bead looks cleaner...
- Figuring out why one room stays colder even after new windows I’d start with the boring stuff: check for drafts around outlets, trim, and the baseboard before thinking about big insu...
- Deciding whether a kitchen refresh should stop at doors and hardware or include counters Doors and hardware make the fastest visual change, but worn counters are the thing that can keep the room looking tired....
- Choosing pot size after removing compacted nursery soil That’s pretty much what I do too. I got burned once by jumping to a pot that looked “right” after I cleaned off the peat...
- Planning a bathroom refresh when the tile is fine but fixtures are dated Lighting made the biggest difference for me. I swapped one tired vanity fixture and the room suddenly looked cleaner wit...