- Totally get where you’re coming from. - I tried to fix a “small” leak under my sink once, and it turned into a full afternoon of mopping up water....
Totally relate to this. I tried the “bright white ceiling” thing and instantly regretted it—every bump and patch just screamed at me. Going with a pal...
Good points, but I'm not totally sold on passive venting as the best fix every time. When I renovated our old porch, passive vents helped initially, b...
Totally get your point about mechanical locks—had a deadbolt jam on me during a storm once, and let's just say my neighbors got a free show of me clim...
Totally relate to the battery-checking tip—had a similar "fun" experience myself. A few things I've learned since switching over to keyless entry: - ...
Totally agree on the heated floors—ours didn't really impact the bill much either. Maybe $5-$7 extra a month at most, and honestly, I'd pay double tha...
Had a similar experience with acrylic sheets myself. Put one over our side porch last summer—looked great at first, but after just one winter it start...
Totally agree with this! Tried tension rods last fall and my cat practically lived behind the curtains. Plus, fabric panels are budget-friendly—easy t...
Totally agree with this. We insulated our shared bedroom wall recently—didn't expect miracles, but the difference was noticeable enough for better sle...
Good to know—I was just about to space mine wider for a more rustic look, but sounds like that might backfire! Quick question though: has anyone tried...
Seconding swamp milkweed—it's been a lifesaver for me. I planted some last year in the soggiest corner of my yard (seriously, it's practically a pond ...
Good points above, but I'd probably add a small caution: - Lubricating bearings can help, but honestly, at 20 years, you might be on borrowed time an...
I get your skepticism, but here’s my experience after dipping my toes in recently: - Started small with a smart thermostat—surprisingly helpful, bill...
Good points about wooden utensils—I've noticed the same thing. Recently started renovating my kitchen and found a bunch of old wooden spoons and spatu...