I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried smart bulbs in my living room, and honestly, the novelty wore off fast—especially when the app glitche...

That reclaimed wood story hits home—tried something similar and ended up with a carpenter ant invasion. Never again. I totally agree on the upfront in...

Water-based poly is definitely easier, but honestly, I miss the warmth of oil-based finishes. Had water-based in my last place—practical, sure, but it...

That's a good point about passive solar. A few years back, I helped my brother-in-law put in some larger windows on the south side of his place. Nothi...

Haha, inspectors and humor rarely mix well. Reminds me of when we were renovating our bathroom—thought we'd be done in a weekend (rookie mistake). Ins...