Totally get you on the crawlspace pain. People always talk up attic insulation, but honestly, sealing and insulating basements and crawlspaces can be ...
Tried GRKs on a dock rebuild—looked fine for the first year, but by year three the heads started flaking and rust streaks showed up. Not catastrophic,...
Epoxy grout really does feel like a game-changer, especially around tubs. I did a full gut on my main bath last year—ripped out the 60s tile, replaced...
I actually think calling past clients is smart, not overkill at all. I’ve done it a couple times, especially when the job was going to be expensive or...
Had a similar situation with my deck project last year. I thought digital would be fine, but the inspector wanted the actual stamped plans in hand. En...
I hear you on the hidden fasteners—after using them on a composite deck, I was surprised by how much cleaner it looked and, like you mentioned, the bo...
I hear you on the breaker chaos—mapping mine out took a whole weekend and a lot of trial and error. I’ve ended up rewiring entire rooms just to get th...
I hear you on the water-based finishes—tried one on my deck rails a few years back, and it flaked off way faster than I expected. These days, I actual...
Nice breakdown on the drainage methods—agree with you on French drains, they're reliable if done right. I had a similar experience with the landscape ...
Been there myself with an old farmhouse remodel. Spent hours trying to square up a vanity, only to realize the floor dipped nearly an inch from one si...
Yeah, inspectors can be picky about the weirdest things. Had a similar issue with some original windows—beautiful old wood frames, but the inspector w...
Totally agree about mirrors—placement is key. Another thing I've found helpful is swapping out heavy curtains for sheer ones. Even if you don't have a...
Banana peels can be hit or miss, honestly. If you wanna give them another shot, try blending them with a bit of water first—makes it easier for the pl...
Had the same issue with squirrels uprooting my succulents. Ended up sprinkling cayenne pepper around the plants—worked surprisingly well. Might be wor...
Definitely second the microfiber pads, they're great. Another thing I've found useful is keeping a spray bottle handy with a diluted vinegar-water sol...