Had the same issue with our HOA when I swapped out my gutters for copper—got a warning about “reflectivity” but the neighbor’s got a bright blue shed ...

That’s been my experience too. Poly is tough, but once it gets dinged or cloudy, spot repairs never blend right. Oil/wax is way more forgiving for tou...

TITLE: EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED Totally get where you’re coming from—when you’re dealing with structural stuff, it...

I get the appeal of low-tech solutions, but honestly, I've had decent luck with heated lockboxes even in pretty harsh winters. The key is choosing the...

Totally agree with you there. I've been remodeling and tinkering around my place for years now, and honestly, plumbing is one of those things that see...

Yeah, sealed bearings aren't bulletproof. I've had similar issues—installed a supposedly "weatherproof" set last year, and within six months they star...

Baking soda works alright, but I've had even better results with diluted white vinegar spray. About a 50/50 mix with water usually does it—spray it on...

Good call on silicone caulk—used it myself for a shell mosaic backsplash in our guest bath. Held up great even with daily showers. One tip though: wea...