Totally agree on the slope thing. I measured mine with a level and still managed to get a mini lake by the fence... turns out “eyeballing it” isn’t as...

- Not sure I totally agree about the doors just “settling back” after a month. In my case (1938 bungalow), one of the closet doors never went back to ...

Here’s what I landed on after way too many trips to the hardware store: - Smart switches for the main circuits. They’re a pain to install with old wi...

Honestly, your take on metallics is spot on—swapped my cabinet knobs for brushed nickel and it made a bigger difference than I expected. I’m still on ...

I've actually found sheer curtains to be a bit of a double-edged sword personally: - Yes, they absolutely help brighten the room significantly—no arg...

Honestly, once they've opened up walls and found duct-taped plumbing, your leverage for negotiation shrinks pretty fast. Contractors usually price the...

Interesting about the waterproofing paint—I was considering just sticking with spray foam. Did you find the paint held up long-term, or did it need fr...

Had a similar issue when I first installed mine. Went with a rechargeable model initially because it seemed like the smarter choice—less waste, easier...

Good points, mesh definitely helps, but a couple other things to consider too: - Check router channel settings—neighbors' Wi-Fi can crowd certain chan...

Good points here, but as someone currently knee-deep in my first renovation, I'd say it really depends on your specific situation: - How much time do...