Honestly, I think you’re being too cautious with the cast iron. I had a similar disaster, but after I finally trusted the stud (and maybe overdid it w...

Totally agree—my last “solution” involved a broom, a tarp, and a lot of wishful thinking. Didn’t look great, but hey, less mud in the house. Has anyon...

I swear, every time I try to do something “simple” in my backyard, I end up learning a whole new language—permit-ese. When I put up my gazebo last sum...

It’s wild how fast “just a quick update” turns into living at Home Depot. My bathroom reno is still ongoing and I’ve basically become best friends wit...

No kidding—my neighbor’s doorknob basically turned into a science experiment after one summer. I’m leaning facelift, but every time I peel back a wall...

Not gonna lie, I kinda regret going full “plastic fantastic” on the deck. Sure, the stuff doesn’t rot, but it gets hotter than the surface of the sun...

Yeah, I totally get you on the eco stuff. I wanted to do all reclaimed wood at first—looked amazing for about a week, then the salty air just ate it u...

Man, moisture issues are the absolute worst. I haven't tackled stucco yet (and after your story, I'm kinda glad about that), but I had a similar heada...