Smart thermostats definitely help, especially if you're dealing with humidity. I've had mine for about two years now, and at first I wasn't convinced ...

We used cork insulation in our basement reno a couple years back, and honestly, it's been pretty impressive. Our basement tends to get damp (old house...

Totally agree with this. When we redid our kitchen, we initially went with injection molded handles to save a bit. Looked sleek at first, but after da...

Crowdfunding can be great, but it's not always as straightforward as it sounds. A friend of mine tried it for his small business, and while he kept fu...

We went through something similar too. At first, I was tempted to just stick with the builder's lender because, honestly, I was exhausted from all the...

Totally with you on the control joints—learned that lesson the hard way when I poured my first driveway slab. Thought I'd save some time skipping them...

Totally agree with you on buckwheat being a solid choice. I've had similar experiences—deer seem to steer clear of mine too, but they'll happily munch...

I get the appeal of imperfections, but honestly, sanding shortcuts aren't always a disaster. A couple years back I refinished an old dresser, and I in...

Totally get what you're saying about personal touches, but honestly, sometimes even those can feel staged if they're too carefully curated. Like, I've...