I totally get the urge to just “fix” everything, but honestly, sometimes those scars do tell a better story than a perfect floor ever could. I was sup...
WOOD WAX VS. OIL FINISH FOR HARDWOOD UPKEEP I’m right there with you on the hardwax oil curiosity. I just put it down in my living room, and while it...
That’s actually kind of hilarious—never thought about the frog angle with rain gardens. I’ve been reading up on swales and they seem pretty effective,...
I’ve been eyeing those motion-activated sprinklers but worried I’d end up soaked more than the raccoons. Did you have to do any special setup to keep ...
I get what you mean about paper tape being easier, but I actually kinda like mesh for repairs and patches. Maybe it’s just me, but I feel like it’s le...
Interesting... I always wondered if those shelf liners actually did anything for moisture. I tried DampRid and it worked for a while, but then the buc...
Haven’t had any sagging yet, but I did have a drawer start sticking after about six months—turned out one of the screws on the slide had worked loose....
Yeah, mirrors can be surprisingly complicated, can't they? Did you notice a difference in the glare depending on the time of day or the angle of the s...
Good call on ventilation, but have you thought about sealing the wood with a breathable finish? I've read it helps manage moisture without trapping it...
Interesting choice with recessed LEDs and pendants. I've been researching kitchen lighting for my first renovation, and I'm leaning toward under-cabin...
We just finished our first bathroom remodel a couple months ago, and honestly, budgeting felt like throwing darts blindfolded. Initially, we thought w...
Haha, that's exactly what worries me about zoning setups. I've been debating it for my own renovation, but now I'm leaning towards better insulation f...
Good point about marine-grade stainless, but now I'm wondering—does this apply to all hardware equally? Like, hinges and fasteners make sense, but wha...
Yeah, you're spot on about hydronic being more efficient in the long run. I went with electric mats for our bathroom reno last year—mostly because the...