MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? Totally get where you’re coming from. I swapped mine out a while back and yeah, the dual-flush i...

You’re not kidding about those headaches. I used to think 12 months was generous, but after living through a “quick” reno that stretched into the next...

Funny how that works, right? I’ve had rooms where the “perfect” layout just felt off until I let things shift naturally. Sometimes you only figure out...

I’ve tried both smart bulbs and switches. Honestly, for renters, I’d stick to smart plugs and bulbs. Swapping out switches can get tricky (and you mi...

Had a similar experience last summer—thought I'd nailed it by keeping trees at a distance, but didn't factor in the slope of my yard. First heavy rain...

Yeah, smart switches definitely simplify things. I started out with bulbs too, and while they're fun for setting scenes, the accidental switch-off dro...

Had a similar experience when I first installed mine. Was working late in my home office upstairs, totally absorbed in a project, and suddenly realize...

Couldn't agree more—catching those little shortcuts early saves a ton of headaches later. When we replaced ours, I went with shingles mainly for budge...

I've played around with a few different materials, and honestly, I've found plastic spacers to be pretty reliable. They're lightweight, easy to handle...

For me it's always been those sneaky surprises lurking underground—rocks, hidden roots, drainage issues... seems like the land always has a few expens...