I’ve actually found that textured ceilings can sometimes make shadows worse, especially if the texture’s deep or uneven. Ever tried a matte paint inst...

Glad to hear silicone's working out for you. Did you prep the surface much beforehand? I remember when I sealed ours, I skipped a bit on the cleaning ...

You've got some solid points about zoning and utilities, but did you really find neighbors that helpful? I mean, neighbors can give you a heads-up, su...

Mirrors are definitely underrated for basement spaces. Have you thought about incorporating some fantasy-inspired frames or shapes for the mirrors? Ma...

Did swapping out the rollers make that big a difference for you? I've been debating doing mine but wasn't sure if it'd be worth the hassle. My belt-dr...

Totally get where you're coming from—it's easy to overlook the deck when you're wrapped up in interior projects. Did you end up treating or sealing th...

Totally get what you mean about the mindfulness aspect—there's something calming about sanding by hand, even if it takes forever. I did try the damp s...

Totally agree—impact noise is tricky stuff. Did you find the resilient channels easy enough to install yourself, or did it turn into a bigger project ...

Did you find scoring and snapping it trickier too, or did you just go straight for the saw? I ended up using a drywall saw more often—bit messier, but...