Yeah, roots can really throw a wrench in things. Had a similar battle with maple roots a couple years back—those suckers are relentless. Root barriers...

Weather stripping is underrated for sure, glad someone else appreciates it! Silicone lube's a solid tip too—saved me from sanding down a swollen door ...

Yikes, squirrels can really make themselves at home! Had a similar issue with birds nesting in mine—ended up installing some mesh covers on the vents....

We went with redirecting water toward garden beds and honestly, it's worked pretty well for us. Our soil drains decently though—not sure how yours is—...

Haha, nah, I wouldn't call that lazy at all—more like practical! I used to feel pressured to switch things up constantly too, but honestly, keeping it...

I've definitely noticed plants seem happier grouped together too. Tried the kitchen sink trick once thinking the steam would help, but my pothos got t...

Totally agree with you there. Had a similar headache when I was trying to get solar panels approved on my older home—city kept nitpicking about aesthe...

We ran into a similar issue with our 1940s bungalow. The wiring was a total mess—honestly surprised it hadn't caused problems sooner. We ended up biti...

That's awesome you managed to find common ground with the inspector. I've noticed that most inspectors are actually pretty open-minded if you approach...

Insulated curtains helped a bit for me too, but yeah, they're definitely not miracle workers. Double-pane windows were a huge improvement, but I've al...