I totally relate to the “just a couple hours” optimism—last month I tried swapping out a leaky shutoff valve and ended up discovering a whole mess of ...

Honestly, I’m right there with you on the “quality of life” angle. We just did our first kitchen update and added soft-close hinges—felt like a small ...

That mold nightmare sounds rough. I’m in the middle of my first reno and honestly, plumbing is the one thing that keeps me up at night. I’ve been doin...

I went with undermounts because I liked the cleaner look, but honestly, I get the debate. I had a moment of panic when one drawer felt loose after a f...

That hits home. I pulled out my washing machine during my first reno and discovered a tiny puddle that had probably been there since the Clinton era. ...

Yeah, pea gravel alone definitely isn't enough—I found that out the hard way too. When we drained our pool last spring, I thought just spreading grave...

Lavender does sound amazing, but honestly, I found it trickier than expected. My seating area gets plenty of sun, and I even mixed gravel into the soi...

I second this advice, especially the freestanding decor part. When I first moved into my older apartment, the walls were so crumbly I didn't dare hang...

Haha, I like the way you put that—"accidental authenticity" is exactly how I'd describe my first DIY foam project. I built some faux stone columns for...