Yeah, I’ve been there too—nothing like standing outside your own house cursing a 100-year-old lock. If you’re handy, swapping in a deadbolt above is p...
Honestly, that paper towel trick is underrated. I've used it under my kitchen sink before and caught a slow drip I would've missed otherwise. Couldn’...
WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND? I totally get the intimidation factor with copper—soldering and all that can be a pa...
Smart Switches Are a Game Changer Honestly, I think you nailed it with the switch to smart switches—way less hassle in the long run. I used to mess a...
Mixing smart and regular stuff is honestly the way to go, especially if you’re not looking to drop a ton of cash all at once. I started with a couple ...
KITCHEN REDESIGN ADVENTURE: WORTH THE HYPE OR NOT? I totally get what you mean about those Pinterest kitchens. They look amazing, but I swear, the mi...
Yeah, totally agree—woody roots are the real troublemakers. If you’re draining the pool, I’d suggest laying out a temporary flex hose and running it d...
WHAT IF YOU HAD TO REDECORATE YOUR LIVING ROOM EVERY SEASON? I totally get where you’re coming from with the sliders—sometimes they’re magic, sometim...
If your permit got denied, first thing I'd do is ask for specifics on why. Once you know exactly what's wrong, you can tweak your plans accordingly. S...
I get what you're saying about cooler lighting being clearer for tasks like chopping or recipe reading. But honestly, I've found a middle ground works...
Totally agree with you here. I used to think annual checks were overkill too, but after seeing a neighbor's deck collapse (thankfully no one was hurt)...
I had cork flooring in my old place, and yeah... it was great until the first big storm hit. Even sealed, it just couldn't handle standing water. Ende...
Couldn't agree more. At 20 years, your HVAC has definitely earned its keep, but it's smart to stay ahead of potential problems. I'd suggest a quick DI...
Haha, totally relatable. I've had my own run-ins with smart locks too—once spent a good 20 minutes outside in the rain because the app decided it need...
Glad you mentioned direct-drive openers—I actually considered one briefly, but ended up going belt-driven mostly because of availability at the time. ...