BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? Deep window sills are great, but honestly, I’d trade them for a proper mudroom if I had to pi...

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS I get where you’re coming from—maintenance-free is a pipe dream, but concrete’s as close as it gets for me...

Right? I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to explain that to folks. Online maps are a pain sometimes, but honestly, I’d rather squint at a gli...

Honestly, doubling up every time isn’t always necessary. If the base cabinet is solid and you use good plywood, it’ll hold just fine. Overbuilding can...

Attic hatches, for sure. I spent a weekend wrestling with mine—turns out, the original builder just slapped some plywood up there with zero weatherstr...

Wired still wins for me, honestly. I get the appeal of wireless—especially in rentals—but I’ve had Zigbee drop out when my neighbor fired up their mic...