Haha, wish I'd read this advice sooner... my first automation attempt was a total mess. Speaking of backups, do you use any specific tools or just the...

Totally relate to that feeling. When we were house hunting, I remember being so fixated on lot sizes—comparing every extra foot and worrying we'd regr...

Good reminders on zoning and wildlife, but is utility hookup always such a dealbreaker? I've heard some folks manage pretty well off-grid with solar p...

I totally get what you're saying about small adjustments. I haven't tried smart blinds yet (still seems a bit pricey for me), but I recently swapped o...

We ran into something similar when repainting our bedroom—those VOC-free paints aren't always as odorless as advertised. Did you try activated charcoa...

I totally get the appeal of open shelving, but I'm with you on this one. When we redid our kitchen, I debated shelves vs cabinets forever. Ended up go...