Honestly, I’ve tried the digital folder thing too, but I always end up losing track of what’s where—especially when I’m juggling paint swatches and ti...

Haha, the “ghosts” line is too real. I once opened up a wall in a coastal cottage and found an entire collection of 1970s soda cans—like a time capsul...

It’s funny how something as small as keypad color can totally change the vibe at your entry. I’ve had clients who didn’t care at all, then suddenly th...

I’ve actually found that sticking with a neutral base makes it way easier to get that festive feeling without drowning in bins of decor. I’ll swap out...

I totally get where you're coming from. A few years back, I decided to tackle a hidden pipe leak myself—thought it couldn't be that much harder than s...

Totally agree with this. When we redid our deck, I was sold on the whole "maintenance-free" idea too—imagined myself sipping coffee out there without ...

I had cellulose blown into my attic about five years ago, and yeah, I did notice some settling after a couple of years. Not a huge deal, but enough th...

I did something similar a few years back, but went with dyed muslin fabric instead. Gave it this airy, mystical vibe. Just gotta echo the airflow tip—...

I've found that those denser, specialty sanding sponges from paint stores do make a subtle difference—less likely to leave grooves. But honestly, tech...

Mine just hit 16 years, and honestly, I swear it's developed its own personality at this point. Last summer it started making this weird humming noise...

Couldn't agree more. I remember planting blue flag iris near a client's backyard pond—first year was a total dud, barely any blooms. But now? It's gor...

I totally get what you mean about the vintage keypads feeling a bit staged. I remember working on this old Victorian townhouse a couple years back, an...

I've never tried powdered Teflon myself, but your experience sounds pretty promising. I remember when I got locked out once, I desperately rubbed a pe...