I hear you on those blue hoses—they’re basically disposable. I’ve had better luck with a heavy-duty layflat hose, but yeah, even those don’t love the ...

Yeah, recessed lights can be tricky like that. I went with them in my kitchen too, and while I love the clean look, I definitely had a few "why didn't...

I've had decent luck with outdoor rugs, especially the ones labeled "quick-dry" or made from recycled plastics—they handle rain pretty well. But how a...

Cardboard's decent, but honestly, I've had better luck just using thick layers of mulch. The cardboard tends to get soggy and messy after heavy rains,...

Totally agree about the paint colors making a huge difference. I did something similar in my kitchen—went from a deep olive green (which I loved, but ...

Yeah, mirrors are great for that. Another cool trick I've seen in older houses is using glossy or white-painted ceilings to reflect more daylight down...