Couldn’t agree more—French drains are a hassle, but I’ve seen what happens when folks skip them. Water finds its way in, no matter how good you think ...

Definitely ran into the “who turned off the switch?” problem a few times. In my old place, I went with smart bulbs for the porch and every time someon...

PICTURE RAILS FOR THE WIN (AND LESS PATCHING) Yeah, those self-drilling anchors are a joke in my place—half the time they just chew up the plaster an...

Been there myself—moisture issues in older homes can be sneaky. One thing I've found helpful is to do a quick moisture check behind cabinets and under...

Yep, learned that lesson the hard way too. When we redid the bathroom in our historic place, thought we'd save a bit by keeping the original fan. Big ...