I get the appeal of patina, but in my experience, that “character” can start to look uneven or even sloppy after a while, especially in higher-traffic...

Flat doesn’t always mean easy, that’s for sure. I’ve seen “bargain” lots turn into money pits once you factor in soil correction or surprise water tab...

I hear you on the junk drawer—mine’s basically a black hole for batteries and random screws. I’ve tried the label-everything method too, but honestly,...

Honestly, I hear you on the bricks. There’s a fine line between “industrial chic” and “I ran out of ideas.” In my experience, height doesn’t have to m...

That’s been my experience too. Metal studs look good on paper, but the movement difference with wood just creates more issues down the road. Kiln-drie...

Couldn’t agree more on that point. I’ve yet to see an online tool that’s truly reliable for anything beyond a ballpark estimate. Even the “official” c...

I've seen it go both ways, honestly. While appraisers do rely heavily on comps, I've had a couple of instances where presenting stronger, more relevan...

That's exactly why I still hesitate relying too heavily on voice assistants. They're convenient, sure, but accuracy leaves much to be desired—especial...

Cellulose definitely has its merits, especially from a sustainability standpoint, but I wouldn't dismiss fiberglass entirely. I've overseen several pr...