Totally get what you mean about the “creative interpretation”—I once had a painter who thought “eggshell” meant “whatever’s left in the van.” As for c...

I hear you on the pine needles—those things are brutal. I’ve found that if I check the gutters every 2-3 months, especially after windy days, it keeps...

I’ve definitely been there with stud finders that just beep at random spots—sometimes I trust my knuckle more. The French cleat idea is solid, especia...

Just Hit 20 Years With The Same HVAC—Am I Just Lucky? I hear you on the “museum caretaker” thing. Sometimes I feel like I need to wear white gloves j...

Natural Cleaners Can Work—But It’s All About the Method I get where you’re coming from—some of those “eco” sprays really do feel like you’re just m...

Couldn’t agree more with this—been there, done that, got the bruised knuckles to prove it. I used to be all about keeping every bit of original hardwa...

Haha, exactly my experience! One thing I'd add is dimmers—being able to adjust brightness smoothly makes a huge difference. Easier on the eyes late at...

Haha, I feel this. When I first installed my smart thermostat, it kept switching to "eco mode" at the weirdest times. Took me a week of freezing morni...

Haha, the 2 AM stadium lights scenario hits close to home for sure. Reminds me of when I first set up my smart thermostat. Thought I had it all figure...

I had the same worry when I first switched over. Actually, funny story...the first week I installed my keyless lock, my phone died while I was out jog...