TOPIC: Need advice on replacing an old leaky roof Ain’t that the truth. I used to roll my eyes at all the “premium” options when we did our first r...
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? I get the appeal of simple, but I’ve seen too many dry-stacked walls tip over after a few yea...
Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately Matte black looks slick at first, but yeah, it’s a total fingerprint magnet. I swear, even thinking about touchi...
I hear you about unexpected mess—seen that play out more than once. Even with a patch, I’d still be a bit wary if it’s an older roof. Sometimes water ...
Honestly, I tried setting up a bunch of routines and automations, but after a week or two it was just easier to hit the switch like always. Half the t...
Worth The Hassle? Maybe, But Think Long-Term You’re right about the pre-wiring—didn’t do it for solar in my last place and man, I kicked myself later...
Yeah, pink stuff is everywhere, but I’m not totally sold on cellulose either. Had a buddy who went that route and ended up with a squirrel hotel in hi...
Yeah, good point about metallics. I've noticed even high-quality metallic paints can fade quicker than you'd expect, especially outdoors. Tried a coup...
Yeah, I get that approach, but honestly, when we did our bathroom remodel, the builder casually mentioned insurance stuff here and there...and later I...
Honestly, your method sounds pretty solid already. I've tried a few different things over the years, and every time I try to get too clever or complic...
Yeah, I feel you on this one. When we redid our bathroom, we thought we were being smart setting aside about 15% extra. But then BAM—rotted subfloorin...
Yeah, wall color is sneaky like that. I went with a warm beige thinking it'd be cozy, but under certain LEDs it turned into this weird peachy-orange n...
Yeah, vintage fixtures can be a real pain sometimes. I had a similar issue with an old brass faucet—ended up using plumber's tape and some creative ad...
Totally with you on the multifunctional furniture—though honestly, some of those fold-down tables can get pretty annoying if you're using them every d...
Yeah, smaller workshops can be great, but they're not always a guaranteed win. Had a similar experience when we redid our kitchen cabinets. Went local...