- Totally get the pain of sanding—my arms still remember last weekend. - Is it weird that I kinda like the smell of primer? - Tried skipping prime...

Good point about the warmer LEDs. I'm still on the fence about toe-kick lighting in general though...does it actually help practically, or is it mostl...

Yeah, I had a similar experience with reflective panels—honestly didn't notice much difference at all. But about the attic hatch insulation, I went a ...

Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. Went cheap on a solar keypad for our shed and ended up locked out after a rainy weekend. Guess you really do g...

- Totally agree on galvanized mesh—surprised me how sturdy it is, even after a few storms. - Curious though, did you bury yours at all? I've heard dog...

Good points—still learning a lot here as I go. Couple questions for those who know more: - How do you reliably tell if the plaster's good enough for ...

Tried the bathtub trick once—worked surprisingly well, but felt kinda weird rinsing grease out of the tub afterward. Wonder if baking soda would help ...

Definitely agree on the back pain—trencher was a lifesaver, but those tight corners are brutal. A few extra points to consider from my own recent expe...

Did insulating the crawlspace really help that much with drafts near the floors? I've heard mixed things... some say it's a game changer, others barel...

Totally agree with checking setups in person first. Last year, I built a DIY pallet bar in my backyard—pics online made it look super easy, but turns ...