Milk crates are underrated, honestly. I’ve got a couple in my garage that get dragged into the shelter when storms roll through. Not the comfiest, but...

I get what you mean about the wires—that part always takes me longer than I think it will. I tried the wireless puck lights in my pantry once, and hon...

Yeah, clay soil is a pain. I tried to dig a dry well for my pool water last summer—thought it’d be a clever fix. Ended up with a muddy crater that too...

I’m with you on the double curtain rods—sheers during the day make such a difference, especially if your windows face a not-so-great view. I’ve tried ...

Yeah, the “just patch a few things” plan never survives first contact with old wiring. I had a similar surprise in my 1948 place—opened up a wall and ...

Antique mirrors could definitely help bounce around that warm, cozy light without killing your fantasy vibe. I put a vintage mirror near my reading no...

We went through something similar with our place near the coast. Honestly, the upfront cost of replacing windows was definitely noticeable, but the en...