- Been there with the “waterproof” claims—sometimes I think they just mean “water-resistant if you squint hard enough.” - I’ve tried those moisture ...
Totally get the spreadsheet logic—neutral colors are usually the safest bet, especially if you’re thinking about resale. I did the same math when I ha...
- Totally get what you mean about the cedar darkening. I used to stress about it too, but now I actually prefer the richer look. It’s like the wood ge...
- Totally agree, some of the old charm is worth the hassle. - Salvage yards are hit or miss for me too—last time I found three matching tiles and gave...
- Totally agree about those “quick shine” gimmicks—been there, done that, regretted it. - My old place had original 1950s floors, and I tried one of...
- Can definitely relate—found a rusty spoon and a kid’s toy car in my last reno. Guess the walls are like time capsules? - My last bathroom overhaul l...
- Been there with the “who turned off the switch?” struggle—my kids are pros at it. - For me, smart switches have been way more cost-effective, espe...
Totally get what you mean about the “secret garden” vibe. There’s something cool about a space that feels a little wild, like you could stumble on a h...
I switched to a belt-drive opener about two years ago, and honestly, it's been great. A few quick thoughts from my experience: - Noise-wise, it's nig...
I've tried thermal imaging a couple times—borrowed a friend's camera to check out some suspicious spots. Here's what I found: - It can definitely hig...
Totally agree on salvaged materials. A couple years ago, we renovated our beach cottage kitchen and scored some reclaimed heart pine flooring from a l...
Haha, that's quite the visual...glad he's okay though! Definitely agree about checking railings—had a similar scare myself. A few other budget-friendl...
Totally agree with this. I tried papier-mâché once for a basement project (was making some faux stone arches), and even though I sealed it pretty well...
Your points about spray foam are spot on. I went the hybrid route myself to keep costs down, and it was a good compromise. Spray foam sealed up those ...
Haha, I feel this so much. We tackled a similar project last spring, and honestly, the digging was brutal. Thought we'd knock it out in a day or two—e...