Haha, your slip-n-slide tile story brought back memories of my own DIY decking disaster. Thought I'd save a few bucks skipping the textured finish—big...

Totally agree, the quality of nail gun makes a noticeable difference. I remember when I first started framing my garage addition, I borrowed a buddy’s...

Had almost the same experience last winter. Thought I'd nailed it with extra vents, but nope... insulation was stuffed right into the soffit area. Pul...

Yeah, that's spot-on. When I first tackled window insulation ratings, it felt like deciphering a foreign language... but once I got the basics down, i...

This hits home for me. Last year, I decided to redo my bathroom tiles myself—watched all the tutorials, felt confident. Halfway through, realized the ...

I went the smart bulb route too, but honestly, it took me a while to warm up to them. At first, I missed the simplicity of just flicking a switch—espe...

Yeah, I totally get what you're saying about the setup hassle. I remember the first time I switched to a nail gun, it felt like half my afternoon was ...

I get what you mean about Alexa feeling less awkward. For me, it's probably because Alexa feels more conversational, like you're talking to someone wh...