Funny you mention recycled materials—I’ve looked into it a few times, especially for non-critical stuff like landscape drains or even some of the grav...

Finding Reliable Help For Home Renos—What Do You Look For? Couldn’t agree more on that one. It’s wild how many times I’ve seen folks just try to “f...

Funny you mention the lighter weight—first time I swapped out an old-school faucet for a newer one, I thought I’d gotten a dud. But after a year with ...

Glass does look sharp, no question. I’ve put in a bunch of both types, and honestly, the biggest thing I see folks overlook with glass is the anchorin...

I get the whole “character” thing, but sometimes those dips and seams can catch the light in weird ways, especially if you’re using a satin or semi-gl...

Swirl plaster really does have a mind of its own—sometimes I think it’s just messing with us. I’ve used low-VOC fillers a few times, but I’ll admit, I...

I've had decent luck with spray foam kits myself, especially around awkward corners or pipes. But one thing I always wonder about is long-term durabil...

Good point about ipe and teak—I've used both on coastal projects, and they're solid choices. But have you priced ipe lately? Might need to sell a kidn...