Had to laugh at this—once found a “hidden” key rock in a client’s perfectly manicured front yard. Stuck out like a sore thumb. When I got locked out o...

I get where you’re coming from about demoing all the old tile, but sometimes it’s not always necessary. If there’s no sign of movement, cracking, or m...

Couldn’t agree more with this. I’ve run into the same headache—those connectors are a pain, but they beat frying a section of your strip. One thing I’...

Getting city approval: digital applications vs. old-school paperwork Totally hear you on the “in-between” phase—feels like we’re all beta testers for...

You’re definitely not alone in the mug department. I swear, every time I open my shelves, there’s a new “world’s best dad” or “funny cat” mug staring ...

Tension rods are actually a pretty clever workaround—I used them once to hang some lightweight lanterns in a rental, and they held up surprisingly wel...

Hardwax oil definitely has its quirks, especially if the prep isn’t spot-on. I totally get what you mean about the patchiness— That’s been my experien...

Totally agree on spray foam for lower levels—had a basement flood a few years ago, and the foam sections dried out way quicker than the fiberglass bat...

Galvanized pipes can definitely be sneaky like that. Had a similar experience myself—outside looked decent, but inside...yikes. If you're comfortable ...