Totally agree about not going overboard with spray foam. I’ve seen folks get a little too enthusiastic and end up with a space that’s basically shrink...
Barbed snakes are my go-to for surface clogs too, but I’ve had mixed luck with the shop vac—sometimes just makes a bigger mess than it’s worth. For le...
Lathe and plaster really does mess with all the fancy tools, doesn’t it? I’ve had similar luck—tried a thermal camera once and just got a bunch of wei...
Had a client once who wanted to go up instead of out, thinking it’d save their garden. Ended up with months of engineering headaches and a roofline th...
Not sure I totally agree about inspectors being that flexible. In my area, it’s been the opposite—rules are pretty strict, especially with anything th...
Yeah, those panel quotes can be brutal. I’ve always wondered—do you find the smart plugs reliable outside? I’ve had mixed luck with weatherproofing. A...
Yeah, chasing someone else’s shortcuts is the worst. I’ve pulled down drywall and found studs spaced like 30 inches apart—no rhyme or reason. I get wa...
Feathering out the final coat wider is a game changer, for sure. I used to keep it tight to the joint and always ended up chasing ridges and lines aft...
Yeah, the salt air is brutal—doesn’t matter how new the place is, it’ll find a way in. I’ve seen window hardware corrode in just a few years. If you’r...
Honestly, I’ve had some luck with natural cleaners on old grease, but it’s all about patience and layering. I usually hit stubborn spots with a baking...
Totally agree about moisture sneaking in—it's relentless. Spray foam can be effective, but I've found natural insulation options like sheep's wool or ...
Totally get what you're saying about the pale flooring—been there, done that, and yep, spent way too much time chasing dust bunnies. Mid-tone flooring...
Stained concrete is a solid choice—I've done it in a couple of basement remodels, and it's held up great. You're right about the sealing part being ke...
Been there with the slippery tiles—nothing like an unexpected ice skating session to make you rethink your choices, haha. I switched to natural stone ...
Creeping thyme and chamomile are solid choices. I've also had good luck with Corsican mint—it's pretty hardy, smells fresh when stepped on, and spread...