Honestly, I’m right there with you. I’ve had shelves that looked solid until I actually put books on them—then sag city. Ever tried those metal bracke...

I’ve actually used ipe for a deck right on the water—crazy dense stuff, and it’s held up way better than cedar in my experience. The only thing is, wo...

I get the love for the old corded lights, but I’ve actually had more luck with the newer rechargeable LEDs lately. Less hassle with extension cords ev...

Finding Reliable Help for Home Renos—What Do You Look For? Couldn’t agree more. The “in progress” shots are where the real story is, not just the g...

Man, you nailed it with the domino effect. It’s wild how one “tiny” fix can spiral into a weekend-long project and a bunch of receipts. I’ve had gutte...

Your crow story made me laugh because it reminded me of my own run-in with squirrels. Ever tried hiding a spare key in a flowerpot? Thought I was bein...

Haha, yeah ventilation is definitely key, but honestly, I've found even that isn't always a permanent fix, especially in older homes. Had a 1930s cott...