Vacuum casting can definitely hold up better than people give it credit for. I redid some drawer pulls in my workshop last year using a similar method...

I switched to blown-in cellulose about two years ago and honestly wish I'd done it sooner. Fiberglass batts drove me nuts—itchy skin for days, even wi...

Yep, photos are a lifesaver. Had a similar run-in myself when a storm blew through halfway into framing. Insurer tried to pin it on "poor workmanship,...

Metal roofs are decent, but honestly, they're not always as quiet as people claim. Had one on my last place—rain wasn't too bad, but hailstorms sounde...

We put up a metal roof about five years ago, and yeah, the noise can be something else at first. Insulation definitely helps—I used rigid foam boards ...

Good points about gravel and rebar. I'd also suggest compacting the gravel layer really well before pouring—makes a huge difference in stability. I sk...

I hear ya on the charm factor, but after years of DIY-ing, I've learned to pick my battles. Vintage windows look amazing, sure, but sometimes life's t...