I get the whole “function over looks” thing, but I can’t help thinking we sometimes sell ourselves short on the aesthetics front. I mean, yeah, patchi...

Right? Last year, I had a guy who swore he could “totally handle” limewash. Turns out his idea of prep was...not prepping. My hallway looked like a Ja...

That’s the truth. I tried to convince myself linen curtains would be “effortlessly chic,” but they ended up looking like I’d slept in them—while fully...

Right? I swear, one wrong step and I’m doing the drywall cha-cha across the room. I’ve tried those “eco” drop cloths made from recycled plastic bottle...

Honestly, I used to be a die-hard poly fan—thought I needed that “armor” for my floors. But after my dog tracked in half the backyard and I realized I...

Preach. I’ve spent more time crawling around my 1920s crawlspace than I care to admit, chasing “smart” solutions that end up being more “temperamental...

True, but honestly, I'd argue that replacing a perfectly functional older unit just for resale might not always be the greenest choice. I've seen home...

We went the rock wool route too, and while it definitely quieted things down, it wasn't exactly magic when it came to footsteps or bass-heavy music. I...

Haha, love this perspective...though my crawlspace still feels more like a horror movie set than an adventure. Totally agree on the dehumidifier thoug...