On the energy side, I’ve dug into this a bit because I’m always trying to keep the electric bill down. Convection ovens do use a fan, but from what I’...

Honestly, I’ve been in the same boat with my last kitchen remodel. I figured digital would speed things up and cut down on costs—less printing, less r...

How Picky Are You About Checking Your Own Reno Work? This is basically my playbook, but with a little more spreadsheet action. I’m always weighing ...

If you want to keep your wallet from crying, you’ve gotta get strategic with these backyard builds. I did about half the work myself—framing, insulati...

I get where you’re coming from about hardwired being more reliable, but honestly, I’ve had just as many headaches with those as with battery-powered o...

Couldn’t agree more about the balance. I’ve been tempted by all the flashy stuff, but honestly, when I redid my kitchen, I focused on layout first—jus...

Couldn't agree more about not obsessing over every tiny imperfection. When I first tackled drywall in my own home, I was convinced that perfection was...

I've messed around with vinegar too, but honestly didn't see much benefit either. One thing that did help me was thinning the mud just a bit more than...