We DIY'd ours last year and budgeted around 6k, ended up closer to 8k—sounds familiar, right? Didn't have plumbing surprises, but the electrical was a...

Yeah, I hear you on the unpredictability thing. I haven't jumped on the smart fridge bandwagon yet—mostly because of the price tag—but I did try out s...

Sealing definitely helps, but honestly, I've found regular sweeping with a stiff broom does wonders too. I skipped sealing last year (budget was tight...

Had a similar mold issue in our bedroom closet. Tried fans and leaving doors open, but it was stubborn as heck. Finally bit the bullet and got a cheap...

Been there, done that... uneven walls are the worst. Learned the hard way that shims are your best friend—cheap and lifesaving. Also, never trust YouT...