Our pool reno dragged on for months, mostly because our contractor would disappear for days at a time—supposedly “waiting on permits” or “tracking dow...

I hear you on the knees—mine start protesting after about an hour of crawling around with a rag and a can of oil. There’s something almost meditative ...

Tried that ceiling color experiment myself once—wanted to add some “drama” with a soft blue in a small den. Looked cool in theory, but in practice? Ma...

Interesting points about Edison bulbs, but I wonder if dismissing them as too "steampunk tavern" might be overlooking their versatility. I've seen Edi...

I've been curious about sheep's wool insulation myself and did a bit of digging into it recently. From what I've gathered, it actually handles moistur...

That's a fair point, though I have to admit I'm still a bit torn. Last summer, I tackled a small backyard studio using reclaimed wood, thinking it'd a...

Weatherstripping definitely helps, though I've found it can be hit-or-miss depending on the gaps you're dealing with. Ever tried those clear plastic w...

Yeah, good points there. Lockboxes can be solid, especially if they're properly secured and hidden from plain sight. But I've also heard some stories ...

Interesting point about artwork sometimes making spaces feel tighter. I've had mixed experiences with that myself. A few years back, I was renovating ...