Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think more anchors meant more security too, but all it did was leave me with a patchwork wall. That li...
I’ve definitely had that moment where I “cleverly” hid a spare key and then spent ages hunting it down. Hiding the lockbox in the landscaping is smart...
Kept my old tub too, but honestly, I’m not sure reglazing’s always worth it. I did it a couple years back and the finish started peeling after a bit—m...
Honestly, I’ve slapped ziplocks over the plugs before when I was in a pinch. It worked okay for a while, but after a couple storms, water still found ...
I get where you’re coming from—those weatherproof Edison bulbs look great, but the price tag always makes me pause. I’ve stuck with the cheaper string...
I’ve wrestled with the whole “how do I hang stuff without wrecking the ceiling” thing too, especially since patching up textured surfaces is such a pa...
Had a similar issue with my outdoor keypad last winter. Thought silica packets were a clever hack until I opened it up and saw rust spots forming—defi...
Yeah, that's exactly what I've noticed too. Seems like every new appliance or system I buy has some fancy digital control panel or circuit board that ...
Totally agree about inspectors warming up once they see the numbers. Had a similar experience when we retrofitted our place—initially, the inspector r...
Haha, your basil sounds like mine—totally spoiled by those self-watering pots. Have you tried mixing regular potting soil with a bit of sand or perlit...
I've looked into spray foam myself, but honestly, the cost always made me hesitate. A neighbor down the street used closed-cell foam after a flood, an...
Did you find a sweet spot distance-wise, or was it more trial and error? I did something similar in my attic hangout—ended up using parchment paper as...
Layering lights makes sense, but does anyone else find pendants a bit tricky in smaller kitchens? I mean, they look great in magazines, but in reality...
Yeah, humidity control definitely helps, but stripping and refinishing sounds pretty pricey and time-consuming. Did you find any budget-friendly alter...