Definitely relate to the “final_FINAL3” mess—been burned by that more times than I care to admit. Having one live model cuts down on chasing your tail...
Yeah, that tracks. Foam board on old clapboard is no joke—there’s always something weird hiding behind the siding or a window that’s not quite square....
I get that, but I’ve had a few where the “cozy” part took way longer to achieve than planned. Seems like every old attic has some surprise—bad joists,...
Yeah, that’s the part that drives me nuts. I swapped out a mailbox once—literally just a black metal box, nothing wild—and got a warning letter. Meanw...
Honestly, I get the peace of mind thing, but sometimes I wonder if we overthink it. Not every backyard guest house needs a full-on trenching job—depen...
Yeah, showerheads are sneaky like that. Reminds me of when I thought swapping out a kitchen faucet would be a quick afternoon job... ended up flooding...
Haha, totally agree on the compactor—oddly therapeutic, right? I went through something similar with a rental property near a creek. Thought I'd save ...
I've thought about sealing polymeric sand too, but honestly, it feels like one of those "sounds good in theory" ideas. A buddy of mine tried it last s...
I've messed around with a few dust-extraction setups myself, and honestly, most of them were pretty underwhelming. The shop vac attachments always see...
Ha, true enough. I remember insulating an attic once—thought I had the whole timing thing down until the foam expanded way more than expected. Spent h...
Haha, burlap sounds like a nightmare. I haven't tried tapestries myself, but I did use some heavy canvas drop cloths once to cover an ugly basement ce...
Haha, practical is definitely the word. I learned my lesson after going big one Halloween—fake cobwebs everywhere, plastic skeletons hanging from lamp...
Yeah, stairs are sneaky for sure. Last spring, I was checking out a rental property and the deck looked totally fine at first glance. But when I stepp...
You're definitely not romanticizing reclaimed wood too much—it's got a charm that's hard to replicate with newer materials. I've done a couple of reno...