I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had decent luck with wax—at least the natural stuff. It’s a pain to apply, sure, but I love how it b...

EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED Marking the cracks is such a smart move—honestly, it's way easier than scrolling through ...

Couldn’t agree more about keeping the plumbing where it is—moving pipes is where budgets really spiral. I do think there’s a sweet spot between “good ...

I’ve actually wrestled with this same issue a few times, and honestly, the splitter trick is underrated. Last year, I helped a neighbor who was convin...

Yikes, ankle-deep water at 3 am sounds rough... but hey, bonus points for dedication to those antiques. Glad you got the shelter sorted now—peace of m...

EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED Nice to see someone else who appreciates the struggle of balancing aesthetics and practic...