Yeah, the “lava floor” thing is real. I tried one of those darker composite boards on a rental property—looked sharp but man, you could fry an egg on ...
Man, 20 years is wild. I got 14 out of my last one and thought I was pushing my luck. I hear you on the “smart” stuff—my buddy’s thermostat locked him...
Totally get this. I used to be all about keeping the “quirky” attic look, but after my third winter of freezing toes, I caved and did a proper insulat...
I hear you on the back pain—been there, regretted that. Marine oil’s a solid move if it’s holding up for you. Did you notice any difference in color o...
Wool curtains are actually pretty solid for insulation—definitely noticed a difference in my drafty old place. As for dust, they seem to hold onto it ...
Yeah, I’ve definitely fallen into the “theme trap” before—one minute you’re adding a cool accent, next thing you know it’s full-on medieval dinner the...
Mirror tiles are a game changer, for sure. I’ve used them in a couple rentals where I couldn’t do much else, and it made a huge difference. One thing ...
Tile definitely has its perks, but honestly, I've found it can feel a bit cold and clinical in a beach house setting. We renovated our place a few yea...
Couldn't agree more with this. Had a similar experience myself—my old HVAC ran like a champ for nearly 25 years, just basic maintenance and filter swa...
Great points here, especially about the lemon juice and baking soda combo. I've had decent luck with it myself, though sometimes I find it a bit messy...
Smart move hiring out the hidden plumbing stuff. I've done a few remodels myself, and trust me, nothing ruins your weekend faster than discovering a s...
Totally agree on the Teflon sprays. I switched to them last year after getting tired of graphite smudges everywhere (seriously, how does it end up on ...
Your lighting combo sounds spot-on. I had a similar experience when we redid our kitchen a couple years back. Went all-in on LEDs at first, thinking b...
We did ours about three years back—best decision ever. Had a couple stones shift slightly after the first winter, but nothing major. Quick fix and it'...