Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried one of those “smart” fans too and it just seemed to run forever or not at all—never in between. The old-...

I totally get the wood chip thing—tried to save a few bucks by grabbing a truckload from the city mulch pile, but it was way too much. Ended up tracki...

I feel you on the irony of going old-school to back up modern tech. My place is older too, and wiring anything new usually turns into a weekend projec...

Haha, been there myself—laminate and flooding are a nightmare combo. Concrete sounds awesome, especially with radiant heating, though my wallet might ...

Good advice, but honestly, dehumidifiers can really rack up the electric bill over time. I've had decent luck using moisture-resistant materials like ...

I feel your pain on the weed fabric thing...I tried skipping it once too, thinking "hey, it's just weeds, how bad could it be?" Famous last words. Too...

Good points on fixtures, especially matte black—I never would've guessed that holds up well near saltwater. Honestly, when I tackled my beach house re...

Totally agree about the battery-operated lights—I've been using them for a couple years now, and they're such a lifesaver. Plus, you can move them aro...

I've been thinking about adding vents too, but my closets are on interior walls, so I'm not sure how effective that'd be. Did you have to cut into dry...

Your pallet bar sounds awesome—love that you went the DIY route. Yeah, pallets can be a bit finicky with weather, but honestly, that worn-in look afte...

Haha, getting blasted by surprise water spray is basically a DIY plumbing rite of passage. I feel you on the reusable towel thing—I usually grab whate...