Last month I tried to describe a “hand-troweled stucco” finish to the city reviewer over email. Sent three photos, a video, and a PDF with more arrows...

Man, if I had a nickel for every time I thought “eh, that’s just character” while staring at a joint line in the right (or wrong) light, I’d have enou...

Hard wax oil is kind of the sweet spot, honestly. I did a kitchen floor for a family with two labs and three kids—looked like a stampede most days. Th...

You're spot on about rosemary needing its space—mine sulked until I moved it away from the crowded corner. Funny thing though, mint seems to love crow...

True, but sometimes even marine-grade isn't bulletproof. Had a client whose fancy marine-grade fixtures still corroded way quicker than expected—salty...

Rigid foam is definitely easier to deal with down the road. I remember one job where the homeowner insisted on spray foam—said he wanted "maximum wate...

Denim insulation's decent for chatter and TV noise, sure, but honestly, I've found it a bit overrated. Did a job last summer where the homeowner insis...

Totally relate to the teak furniture thing... I had a set that went from showroom-ready to washed-up beach shack in one summer. Another sneaky tip I'v...

I went with the top-down/bottom-up style, and honestly, I thought it was just fancy marketing at first too. But turns out, it’s surprisingly handy. Li...