That’s been my experience too, unfortunately. It’s a bit of a letdown when you want to do something sustainable and get hit with all the red tape. But...

Yeah, I hear you—sometimes all the digital organizing in the world doesn’t matter if the person at the counter just wants to see a couple key things. ...

Keypad deadbolts really do take a lot of the drama out of getting locked out, but yeah, durability can be hit or miss. I’ve noticed the cheaper ones g...

Getting a storm shelter signed off is no small feat—those inspectors always seem to find something to nitpick. Did you have to deal with any weird cod...

That’s been my experience too. If I’ve got glue or caulk on my fingers, the sensor just blinks at me like I’m an imposter. Still, not having to dig fo...

I've done a dry well myself, and honestly, the digging wasn't too terrible—maybe 3-4 feet deep and about as wide. But yeah, mature trees complicate th...

Definitely agree with this mindset. But did you run into any issues identifying which plumbing tasks were manageable vs. ones better left to professio...

I usually do a thorough check once a year, typically in spring when I'm already cleaning up the yard. But now you're making me second guess that sched...

I've used vinyl panels for fencing in a pretty harsh winter climate (Minnesota here), and honestly, they've held up surprisingly well. The key is goin...