Dry wells are underrated, honestly. I’ve put in a few for clients and they’re way less hassle than chasing flex pipe every spring. —been there, done t...
I hear you on that—most folks don’t realize how much stress they’re putting on themselves chasing that “just-installed” shine. I’ve seen some homes wh...
I hear you on MDF. Honestly, I’ve seen some of those “budget” vanities outlast fancier stuff, especially when folks actually pay attention to drips an...
If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick? I hear you on the wireless stuff—some of those stick-on puck lights have come a long way...
Yeah, wet sanding’s always been a bit of a gamble for me too—sometimes it just gums up or leaves streaks, especially if the mud isn’t fully set. I hea...
Yeah, totally get that skepticism—I've seen it a lot with clients. It's funny how we get used to certain things around the house, right? Like, we don'...
Haha, lemon juice mishaps seem to be a rite of passage around here... I've had my share too. Baking soda's pretty good, I agree, but I find it sometim...
Totally agree about oil-based finishes being tricky. I've seen some floors that just never seem happy no matter what you do. Funny thing is, I've had ...
Been there myself, standing in the rain feeling like a total genius for hiding a key that apparently wasn't hidden enough... Smart locks do seem price...
Yeah, totally with you on that. I've seen quick-connect fittings fail behind drywall, and trust me, it's not pretty. Had a client who insisted on usin...
Yeah, older decks can be sneaky like that...sometimes the boards look perfectly fine on top, but underneath they're rotting away. I've seen decks that...
I've never really had good luck mixing lubes to be honest... seems like no matter what I try, I end up with a sticky mess eventually. Instead, I've sw...
Went through something similar with a kitchen remodel a while back. Initially, I was all-in on recessed LEDs because they're clean, modern, and energy...
I've had pretty good luck with silicone spray too, especially on locks. But yeah, brass can be finicky... I've noticed that dulling effect myself. Won...
Haha, been there myself—ended up scorching a patch of trim I was trying to save. Speaking of heat guns, did you find any particular scraper or tool co...