Totally agree—placement makes all the difference. I once tried running a single LED strip behind a bookshelf thinking it’d be enough… let’s just say i...

I totally get what you mean about those water rings—I've seen some wild patterns on client floors over the years. Hardwax oil really does walk that li...

I've been following this thread because I'm thinking about redoing our deck next spring, and honestly, the upkeep thing has me a bit torn. My sister w...

Interesting you mention the sponge technique—I once tried something similar on a client's nursery ceiling. We were aiming for a dreamy, starry-night v...

I've seen cork hold up pretty well too, actually. A client of mine insisted on cork flooring in their bathroom (I know, risky move), and I was skeptic...

Your point about the outdoor unit reminded me of something similar I experienced. When we moved into our current place, the previous owners had plante...

I actually helped a friend set up a pallet bar last summer, and honestly, it turned out way better than I expected. We found some pallets behind a loc...

I tried Velcro once too, but honestly, it didn't hold up well for me either. Maybe it's the humidity here, but after a couple months, the adhesive sta...