Dry sanding definitely feels more straightforward, even if it’s a pain to clean up after. I totally get what you mean about the “honest” part—at least...

Letting cedar weather naturally is kind of a leap, isn’t it? I used to think it’d just rot or get splintery, but after reading up and seeing some olde...

Natural Cleaners Actually Work (But Sometimes I Cheat) I’ve been knee-deep in my first kitchen reno for months, so I’ve tried just about everything o...

I hear you on the musty smell—sometimes your nose is the best tool. That said, I do like a checklist approach for peace of mind between pro inspection...

I hear you about the fingerprints—my brushed nickel keypad is basically a magnet for every smudge and greasy thumbprint in the house. I tried those li...

Honestly, that crooked door visual is too real. I’m in the middle of my first kitchen update and it’s wild how much a little grime can throw things of...

That 2am beep is basically my nemesis. I swear, those things have a sixth sense for when you’re finally asleep. I actually ditched the dehumidifier af...

I totally get where you’re coming from. I spent weeks debating whether to go all-in on an HRV for my 900 sq ft place. Ended up mapping out airflow, se...