Digging Up The Backyard: Found More Than Just Dirt Funny how a “quick” dig always turns into a full-on excavation. Last spring, I was trenching for a...
If I had to do it over, I’d probably go engineered too, at least anywhere there’s a hint of moisture. Learned that the hard way after seeing a few “wa...
I hear you on the care cards—I’ve left those too, and honestly, I think maybe one person read it out of twenty. Still, can’t hurt, right? One thing I’...
Title: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7? I hear you on the electric bill—those floodlights can be brutal if...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS I get where you’re coming from about the additives—sometimes it does feel like there’s a product for every...
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? Can’t argue with that—retrofitting old plumbing for fancy new fixtures can turn into a rabbit ho...
BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? That’s a good point about banks being clear-cut, even if they’re slow. I’ve seen folks get tr...
Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve seen folks pour thousands into beefy footings and piers, only to end up with a soggy crawlspace because they ignor...
Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve seen so many folks get frustrated trying to keep their fixtures spotless, but honestly, some finishes just look be...
Yeah, learned that one the hard way myself. Thought adding sand would loosen things up, but it just turned into a muddy mess after a season or two. En...
Had a similar headache with a client's house a while back. They originally blamed the veneer itself, but after some investigating, turns out the flash...
I went the DIY route with French drains at my place after a similar storm surprise... Honestly, it's doable if you're comfortable digging trenches and...
I totally get what you mean about partial dividers feeling awkward if they're not placed thoughtfully. When I was working on my own place, I initially...
I've definitely used the shim trick before, it's a good workaround, especially when floors aren't perfectly level (which is...almost always, lol). Ano...
Haha, your thermostat story hits home. Reminds me of the time we set up voice commands for our TV—felt super futuristic at first, but then it kept ran...