Title: Why does load distribution always trip me up? I usually just paint the plywood to match the wall, or sometimes I’ll slap a bit of trim on th...
I get the appeal of smart stuff, but honestly, I’ve stuck with regular switches and a programmable thermostat. Less to break, less to spend on. I like...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve run into the same thing with reclaimed doors—looked great, but apparently not “up to code.” Ended up costin...
I get the appeal of pop-up emitters—they do look neat at the curb and keep things from getting too messy. But honestly, I skipped them just to save a ...
Totally get that. I’ve had the same thing happen—thought I was in a stud, then the drill just slides through like butter. I started using toggle bolts...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried smart switches in my old place and yeah, wiring from the 60s made it a pain. Had to hunt down a neutral ...
I feel this way every time I look at “smart” anything for my house. My place isn’t quite 1920s-old, but the doors definitely have a mind of their own....
I get it—those battery-hungry smart locks are a pain. I stick with a regular deadbolt too, plus I keep a spare key with a neighbor I trust. Not fancy,...
That’s been my experience too. My furnace is about 18 years old and honestly, I’ve only had to do basic stuff—change the filter, vacuum out the dust, ...
I totally get where you’re coming from. We sealed up our place last winter, mostly because our heating bill was getting out of hand, but I had the sam...
I went with budget-friendly LED strips under the cabinets and honestly, best decision ever. Bright enough for chopping veggies without squinting, and ...
I've been doing the container rotation thing for a couple years now, and honestly, it's been pretty great. Definitely low-maintenance compared to digg...
Good tip about the attic hatch—I hadn't even thought of that. We did something similar with our basement door last winter, just some basic weatherstri...
That's actually pretty encouraging—I always assumed washable filters would be way more hassle than they're worth. I've been sticking with disposables ...
I actually tried silica gel packets under my furniture covers last year. They did help a bit, but honestly, they weren't a miracle fix—had to replace ...