I get the frustration, but I’ve actually found inspectors can be pretty open if you loop them in early—like, before you even start sourcing materials....

Funny you mention the “warm white” looking like hospital lighting—been there. I once tried a set that promised “candlelight” and it was straight-up de...

That's a really good point. I know it's frustrating when you're knee-deep in a project and suddenly have to pause everything because of paperwork. Had...

Haha, love that! Isn't it funny how a quick DIY can totally transform something you almost passed by? Speaking of faux greenery, have you tried mixing...

Totally get your point about embracing the chaos, but do you think that's always the best route? I mean, faucets are one thing, but what about bigger ...

I feel you on the spray thing—been there, done that, and it wasn't pretty, haha. Have you tried mirrors yet? I recently added a large mirror opposite ...

Yeah, DIY tweaks are great, but honestly, storage struggles are exactly why I've shifted away from stashing decor. Now I just try to find versatile pi...

Totally agree about the candle trick—it's such a simple way to spot drafts, isn't it? Have you ever tried thermal curtains too? They're pretty afforda...

That's actually pretty romantic in a mysterious sort of way... makes you wonder if it was hidden intentionally or just forgotten over time. When I was...

Totally get this dilemma...have you considered mixing both? Maybe a neat grass area with flower beds around the edges—best of both worlds, and you won...