You nailed it—humility goes a long way, especially when the tools and our own senses don’t quite line up. I’ve had my fair share of “well, that’s emba...

That’s spot on. I’ve had better luck with older, sturdy gear than some of the “budget” models out there now—especially with motion lights. Picked up a...

Honestly, I’ve had that same “bench crumbled under the dog” moment—except in my case, it was a coffee table and a stack of board games. Lesson learned...

Totally get what you mean about the color debates—my “eggshell” turned out three different shades in three rooms. Visuals help, but I’ve also found wa...

I’ve actually had buyers walk right past my solar panels until I pulled out a year’s worth of electric bills—then suddenly they were interested. But y...

Rain barrels are one of those things that sound like a hassle, but honestly, once you get them set up, they’re pretty low maintenance. I put one in a ...

WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? You nailed it with the “parking lot” comparison. I remember when we first...