Funny how often “just replace it all” comes up—usually from folks who want the easy payday. I agree, references are gold, but I also like to see photo...

Neon stripes on a 1912 house—now that’s a bold move. I’ve always been skeptical about vinyl wraps for exteriors, especially with weather swings. Paint...

Curtains make a huge difference, I agree—makes the space feel less like a dungeon. I’ve actually found that adding a vent (even a small passive one) i...

I get where you’re coming from about the in-person runaround. Honestly, I’ve had my fair share of those “musical chairs” moments at the permit desk—on...

Haha, been there myself—plumbing has a sneaky way of making even simple tasks spiral out of control. Replacing galvanized pipes is definitely doable D...

I've crawled under enough sinks and squeezed into enough crawlspaces to know exactly what you're talking about. DIY plumbing has its charm, sure—there...

Had a similar situation a year or two back—permit expired mid-renovation because the project dragged on longer than expected (surprise, surprise...). ...

Haha, gotta disagree a bit here—inspectors can be surprisingly picky about weird spots like fridge tops or even ceiling fan blades (ask me how I know....

Honestly, once a year might be cutting it a bit close, especially after an infestation. Carpenter ants can do serious structural damage surprisingly f...