- Totally agree on not just winging it with color, especially in north-facing rooms. Learned that the hard way after painting a model unit navy blue—l...

TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES Couldn’t agree more about how fast that “just this once” mentality creeps in. Here’s how I’ve tried to k...

Good points about noise and splitting, but honestly, I've found that the type of wood matters way more than the gauge or even the tool itself. For vin...

Couldn't agree more with this. I once lived in a tiny townhouse and ended up building a fold-down desk into the wall just to have somewhere to work. I...

This is exactly why I always encourage people to trust their gut and experiment a bit. Sometimes the most unexpected pairings end up being the most me...

Had a similar experience myself a while back: - Builder was convinced their policy covered accidental damage during excavation. - Excavator clipped a...

I've bounced between Excel and specialized software for years. A few thoughts: - Excel's great until the project scales up—then it gets messy fast. -...

Haha, I feel this one. I've got a rechargeable lamp sitting on my shelf right now that's been dead for weeks because I keep forgetting to plug it in. ...

Yeah, humidity's definitely a factor with sisal. I've seen it buckle occasionally on projects near the coast. A few things that've helped: - Ensuring...

I've had similar issues with layering rugs—especially in high-traffic areas. A couple things I've learned from trial and error: - Thin pads didn't do...

Haha, been there! A few quick thoughts from my own experiences: - Silence can be powerful, sure, but only if you're comfortable with it. If it's maki...