I've noticed the shape definitely matters. My neighbor dug his pit pretty deep and gave it slightly inward-sloped sides—sort of a bowl shape—and spark...

Had a similar issue when we renovated our old farmhouse—solar panels, geothermal heating, the works. The appraiser barely blinked at it. But honestly,...

Matching textures can be tricky for sure. Reminds me of when I tried patching a spot in my living room—thought I'd nailed it until evening hit and the...

I've actually tried automotive clear coat on some outdoor furniture before—worked surprisingly well. I refinished an old cedar bench a couple years ba...

Mustard and charcoal definitely have a cozy vibe, but I've found that sometimes textures alone aren't enough to balance heavier colors. A while back I...