True, you can't plan for everything. Reminds me of when we redid our patio—had local pros check soil and drainage thoroughly, everything looked good.....

You're spot on about the email thing. I learned the hard way too, but with flooring instead of cabinets. We had a beautiful hardwood floor installed, ...

Totally agree about the hardware and seals. When we renovated our place about 7 years back, I went with mid-range windows thinking they'd last a good ...

I've noticed battery issues in cold weather too, but honestly, I think it's less about insulation and more about the battery chemistry itself. Had a s...

Couldn't agree more with this. When I built my workshop a few years back, I went with traditional kiln-dried lumber to save a few bucks. Big mistake.....

Haha, your barn wood story brings back memories. I had a similar experience when we remodeled our kitchen—thought it'd be great to use reclaimed floor...

Haha, your neighbor Dave sounds exactly like my buddy Mark down the street. Every summer he's out there battling his sprinkler system—it's practically...