I totally get what you're saying about the bricks. A few years ago, I was renovating my kitchen on a pretty tight budget and found these reclaimed woo...

Had a similar experience when we refinanced last year. We put in hardwood floors and updated the bathrooms, thinking it'd make a noticeable difference...

I've definitely noticed the same thing with the brad nailer leaving slightly bigger holes. One trick I've found helpful is to experiment with nail gau...