Yeah, I hear you. I tried to keep my old built-in shelves, but the inspector flagged them for being “unsafe” (even though they’d held up for decades)....

I’ve used the putty on a few picture frames and some knick-knacks, and it’s been decent for the price. I did notice it gets a bit weird if you move st...

Haha, your beeswax story brought back some memories—I had a similar experience with oil-based finishes. Thought I was saving money by DIY-ing it, but ...

I've had pretty good luck sprinkling cornmeal between my patio stones—sounds weird, I know, but apparently it stops weed seeds from germinating. It's ...

Haha, I feel you on the accidental Hogwarts dungeon thing. When I tried turning my attic into a cozy reading nook, I pictured something straight out o...

Totally get where you're coming from with the repurposed finds. Last summer, I found an old wooden ladder someone tossed out on the curb, sanded it do...

I've had nylon rollers for about two years now, and honestly, they've been pretty solid. Haven't noticed any major wear or tear yet, but I do give the...

Good point about the ivy—I hadn't really thought about that. I was actually leaning toward mesh myself because it seems cheaper and easier to install,...