Couldn’t agree more about sticking to the “above ground” stuff. I’ve swapped out a few faucets and fixed a toilet fill valve—felt pretty good about it...

I hear you on the old plaster—mine just eats paint for breakfast, eco or not. I’ve had better luck with oil-based primers, but even then, it’s hit or ...

I’ve always felt like splurging on lighting gives you more bang for your buck than fancy plumbing. People notice a cool light fixture way before they ...

That’s awesome news—congrats on the smooth inspection. It really does feel like a gamble with some of these inspectors, but you did the smart thing ge...

I get the appeal of going all-digital, but I still keep a physical folder for each project—just in case. Maybe I’m old school, but tech can fail too, ...

Honestly, I think you made a smart call with the subway tile and dark grout—classic look, and way easier to keep looking clean than white grout. I’ve ...

Good point about backups—saved me more than once when an update went sideways. I usually wait a day or two myself, but I see your point about security...

Yeah, decks can be sneaky like that. Mine looked solid until my brother-in-law pointed out some sketchy joists underneath. Turns out moisture had been...

Haha, I've had inspectors spot stuff I didn't even know existed. Once got dinged for crumbs in the toaster tray—like, who checks that? You're smart to...

Yeah, totally agree. My folks went aluminum for their deck railing near the beach, and even with anodizing, after a few years we noticed some pitting....

The mirror thing is definitely worth trying. I did something similar in my attic dormer nook, and it made a noticeable difference. Another thing that ...

Had something similar happen a while back, and honestly, sometimes the vent fan alone just doesn't cut it. Even if you're doing everything right, mois...