We went with a hardwax oil finish on our reclaimed counters—it's held up pretty well against water rings and spills, plus it's easy to spot-repair. Th...

Couldn't agree more. When we refinanced a few years back, our lender claimed they specialized in energy-efficient homes. But when I asked about specif...

Couldn't agree more with this! When we bought our place about ten years ago, there was this little seasonal creek running right through the middle of ...

We went through something similar when renovating our place. Initially, I thought brick veneer would be fine—cheaper, quicker, seemed solid enough. Bu...

I feel your pain on the Tyvek suits—wore one last summer while insulating my attic, and I swear it felt like a sauna up there. Still, I'd take sweatin...