Man, that hit home. I swear, the first time I did a construction loan I thought I was organized... until the bank wanted proof of every nail and screw...

I hear you—there’s definitely some truth to that. I’ve had projects where the crew seemed to move a little slower just because they knew there was ext...

DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC Man, the hair thing is brutal. I remember one time I thought a baseball cap would be enough—nope, still...

Trimming Down Expenses On Project Supplies Yeah, I’ve definitely had my fair share of “future potential” piles too… they sneak up on you. It’s tempti...

Right? Half the time I feel like I need a chemistry degree just to pick out drywall. I’ve had clients get super excited about “eco” paints, only to fi...

I see your point about setup making a difference, but honestly, for me it's more about the feeling of talking out loud to an empty room. Even when I'm...

Vertical storage was a total game changer for me too. I remember when I first moved into my current place, I thought I'd nailed the layout—until I rea...

Yeah, fiberglass itch is brutal. I remember helping a buddy clear out his attic insulation one weekend... thought I'd be fine with just gloves and a l...

Totally relate to the flooring undertones issue. Been there myself—picked what I thought was a neutral gray for a project, and it turned out bluis...

Glad to hear the Hue bulbs are working better for you. Honestly, I had a similar experience—started with some cheaper bulbs that drove me nuts with co...

Yeah, I ran into something similar a couple years ago when we were putting up a duplex. Thought we'd be clever and go with engineered studs to keep th...

Totally feel you on the drainage point. When I did my first DIY pad, I thought I'd covered everything—gravel base, rebar, careful mixing—but completel...

Yeah, I've seen those cheaper portable pits hold up surprisingly well if you keep them covered from rain. My neighbor's had one for like three years n...