Totally get where you’re coming from. I once spent an entire afternoon scrubbing a grimy old oven with just baking soda and elbow grease—took forever,...

Man, I feel this so much. Duct tape really does have a siren song, doesn’t it? It’s like, you know it’s not the answer, but it’s right there and it fe...

I feel you on the sneaky humidity—it's like a ninja, gets into places you'd never expect. Had a similar problem in a house I flipped last summer. The ...

Yeah, that direct sun can really do a number on epoxy finishes. Had similar issues myself on a beach property—marine varnish ended up being way easier...

Haha, totally feel you on the humidity struggle. I put in a keyless lock on our side door last spring and thought I'd finally conquered the whole "sti...

Yeah, vinegar's been my go-to for a while now too. Had a similar experience with lemon juice—thought I'd found the perfect natural cleaner until I not...

Yeah, squeezing out a few extra years with small fixes can definitely pay off. Mine lasted about 21 years, and honestly, I probably could've pushed it...

Irish moss is great, but I've had better luck with Scotch moss myself—it's a bit brighter and seems to handle foot traffic a little better. Totally ag...

Yeah, I hear ya... had a similar experience at first. Didn't notice a huge drop in bills right away either, but after a couple winters, the comfort le...