NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF I get the hype around standing seam metal, but honestly, it’s not always the silver bullet folks make it o...
Funny how something as simple as swapping out a bulb can make you actually want to sit at your desk, right? I used to shrug off the whole CRI thing to...
Honestly, I get the appeal of those “diamond in the rough” lots, but sometimes I think the headaches outweigh the savings. We bought a more cleared pa...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had those “little things” sneak up on me more than once. Like, Maybe not sideways, but they can def...
Totally agree here—when I first tried clay paint, I thought it’d be as simple as rolling on regular paint. Big mistake. My first wall looked like a pa...
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...