Totally get that feeling. The prep work for old plaster is a pain, especially if it’s been painted over with who-knows-what through the decades. I’ve ...

Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle? You’re spot on about the airflow—people always think insulation is the only thing t...

Totally agree—sometimes you just have to make do with what’s around. I’ve patched up drafty windows with cardboard more than once when weather hit fas...

Honestly, I’ve seen way too many “showpiece” pendants end up as dust magnets. People get excited about how they look in the showroom, but after a few ...

I get the appeal of faux beams, but MDF isn’t the greenest option—lots of glue and not great for air quality, especially in a basement. I’ve had good ...

I switched to woolly thyme two summers ago, and it's definitely tougher underfoot than creeping thyme. Still gets thin in spots with heavy traffic, bu...

Had a similar thing happen with smart lighting—worked great until the app update, then suddenly my kitchen lights decided midnight was the perfect tim...