That’s fair, though I’ll admit I’ve tried to cut corners with off-brand connectors a couple times. Sometimes they hold up, sometimes not—bit of a gamb...

Yeah, totally. I’ve looked into DIY finishes too, but honestly, I’m not convinced they’re always safer. Like, sure, beeswax and oil sound simple, but ...

I've tried coarse sand too, but honestly didn't notice much difference with weeds. Maybe my sand wasn't coarse enough? Gravel alone seems fine for dra...

Had a similar issue here—moving the thermostat to the living room actually made the bedrooms way too cold at night. My place isn't super well-insulate...

Yeah, I was skeptical at first too, but after doing some research and talking to a few contractors, I went with brick veneer on my place. It's been ab...

Fair points, and I agree it's about expectations. But speaking from experience, even modest savings can take a while to offset the upfront cost of the...