Couldn't agree more with this. When we started our backyard guest house project last year, I thought I'd done my homework—checked zoning, setbacks, ev...

I get what you're saying about the rain garden being tricky, especially with clay soil. But honestly, I wouldn't write it off completely. My neighbor ...

I've been putting off checking mine, honestly—mostly because I wasn't sure exactly what to look for. This thread's been super helpful, especially the ...

Interesting points here, and I totally get why you'd want to upgrade from an ancient chain-driven opener—those things can be brutal. But honestly, I t...

Totally agree about graphite powder being a mess—learned that lesson the hard way myself. Honestly, I've found silicone sprays to be quieter overall, ...

Totally agree about the Corsican mint—mine just sat there looking miserable too, no matter how much I babied it. Sweet woodruff was a lifesaver for me...

HRVs sound great, and I totally get why people swear by them, but honestly, from my experience, they're not always the silver bullet solution. I'm in ...

Interesting perspective on ventilation—I hadn't thought about that angle much. I'm currently knee-deep in my first renovation (a charming but drafty 1...

Totally get what you're saying about thermal imaging. When we redid our bathroom, the thermal camera showed nothing weird either, but I just had this ...

I feel your pain with the pet disco—my cat triggered ours constantly at first. I ended up tweaking the sensitivity too, but honestly, if I could redo ...

Haha, the microwave splatters are so relatable... I swear mine gets dirty just by existing. But honestly, I've found that inspectors really don't care...

Totally see your point about DIY plumbing being risky territory... I've been thinking about doing some simple plumbing upgrades myself (like swapping ...