STARTING OVER: WALLS, DOORS, AND NOISE—WHAT I’D DO DIFFERENTLY You nailed it with the wall cavity depth. I see a lot of folks try to squeeze sliding ...

WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? Totally get what you mean about the “imperfections” giving it character. ...

Totally get this. My folks are the same—if they have to remember more than one password or app, it’s game over. I’ve set up a few homes where the owne...

Why Does Every Stud Seem To Be Warped These Days? You’re definitely not imagining it—stud quality has dropped a lot. I’ve noticed the same thing on m...

Matte Black Fixtures: Love the Look, Not the Hassle You nailed it about matte black looking sharp but being a chore. I’ve installed a bunch of these ...