Corners are always tricky. I’ve had better luck using a flexible sanding sponge instead of a block—less likely to gouge the surface, and it fits into ...

Attending planning meetings can definitely help, but it's not always enough—depends a lot on the city and who's calling the shots. When I ran into per...

Insulation's a smart move, especially if you're dealing with humidity swings. I went through something similar—ventilation alone never fully solved it...

Totally get that—lighting can drive you nuts if you let it. Still, I've found that good drywall prep actually helps with energy efficiency too. Smooth...

Yeah, I've found the same thing. Enamel surfaces are notoriously tricky because they're porous at a microscopic level, so stains really settle in deep...

I've been recommending clients install shelving or cabinets at least a foot above the highest recorded flood line. Also, digitizing photos and storing...

That's a good approach—I've found inspectors usually appreciate when you show genuine interest in meeting code creatively. When we renovated our place...

Masking tape's clever, hadn't thought of that. But honestly, I find digital tools way less wasteful overall—no paper scraps or tape rolls piling up. P...