I get the point about switches being more flexible, but I’ve actually found smart bulbs to be a lifesaver in older homes—especially when the wiring’s ...

Haha, your barn siding story sounds way too familiar. I once built a small garden shed using reclaimed fence boards—thought it'd be quick and easy, bu...

Definitely agree river birch is a great choice—I've seen it do wonders myself. Another thing that helped me a lot was building up the soil around the ...

Haha, been there myself! A couple winters ago, I installed a keypad lock thinking it'd be the perfect upgrade—no more fumbling with keys in the dark, ...

Haha, learned that the hard way—my dog thought I'd hidden snacks in the toolbox. Another trick I've found handy is using activated charcoal bags. They...

I've tried the boiling water trick too, and it definitely works well for smaller spots. For bigger areas though, I found using a propane torch (carefu...