Totally get that feeling. I remember pulling down a soffit in my kitchen and finding a random 2x4 just hanging out—wasn’t touching anything, not even ...

Yeah, I hear you on the vent covers—tried those myself and honestly, didn’t see much of a change either. I’ve found that just keeping a cheap box fan ...

Totally agree about reclaimed wood—looks amazing but can get pricey fast. Have you thought about how humidity at the beach might affect engineered flo...

Did your sister's dog really stick to just that one spot, though? I tried something similar last summer—set up a little corner with some hardy grasses...

We did ours for about $4k, but we kept it pretty simple—neutral tiles, decent fixtures, nothing too trendy. Honestly, I've seen friends regret splurgi...