I’m convinced it’s not just wishful thinking. After I went at my ducts with a shop vac, a wire brush, and more mastic than I care to admit, the house ...

Haha, I get the frustration—been there myself with the lemon juice oven trick. But honestly, I've had some decent luck with DIY cleaners if I tweak th...

Seconding this! I once drilled a few discreet holes in my closet door (landlord wasn't thrilled, lol), but it genuinely helped. And yeah, humidity vs ...

Haha, preach. Learned that lesson myself after flooding my kitchen trying to be the hero plumber. Plus, a pro might spot eco-friendly upgrades you'd m...

I've actually done exactly that—modern keyless entry on the outside doors and vintage hardware inside—and honestly, it's the best of both worlds. At f...

Fair point, but honestly, after seeing my neighbor's deck collapse during a BBQ (no injuries, thankfully—just bruised egos and spilled potato salad), ...

Totally relate to the matte black faucet drama—mine look amazing for about 5 minutes after cleaning, then it's fingerprint city again. Another sneaky ...

I've used both and honestly prefer powdered Teflon these days. Silicone spray gets the job done, but like you said, overspray can be a pain—plus it te...