Totally get where you’re coming from—those hidden leaks are the worst. I’ve had a similar issue in my own place, thought everything was fine until I n...

Hitting 20 years with the same HVAC is pretty impressive, honestly. I get what you’re saying about maintenance—sometimes it feels like a chore, but it...

Haha, relatable! Cellulose is honestly underrated—I've done a few remodels with it and never had a complaint. Like you said, getting ventilation right...

I've had pretty good luck with DIY stencils outdoors, actually. The trick is using fabric paint specifically made for outdoor use and sealing it prope...

We went with silica packs too, and honestly they've been doing alright. I thought about a moisture barrier briefly, but we were in a rush to pour the ...

Totally agree on the wood chips—got some from a tree crew last summer and they worked great. As for groundcovers, I've had decent luck with Corsican m...

I hear you on the composite decking heat issue—had a similar experience myself. Thought I'd be clever and go barefoot one sunny afternoon, and let's j...

I get what you're saying about embracing imperfections, but honestly, sometimes those little scratches and scuffs can drive me nuts. I tried the whole...

Humidity definitely makes a difference—my floors get cranky in summer too. One thing I've found helpful is running a dehumidifier occasionally when it...

Haha, yeah, eco-friendly sealants got me once too. Thought I was being clever until water started pooling on the bathroom floor... lesson learned the ...

Totally agree with this. Infrared vision would be awesome at first—like having a built-in superpower—but after a while, you'd probably start obsessing...