Ain’t that the truth. I live in a 1918 foursquare not too far from the water, and I swear salt air is like termites with a grudge—never rests. Tried t...

I get what you mean about forgetting the code—honestly, I’d probably blank too if I was stressed and locked out. I’ve always just kept a spare key wit...

Wax is definitely easier to patch up, but I’ve honestly found oil to be a bit more forgiving than folks say—at least on my old pine floors. If I catch...

Definitely get where you’re coming from. I had a contractor once try to convince me a few tapcons were “good enough” for my basement shelter—let’s jus...

I hear you on the “weatherproof” stuff—nothing like watching your so-called outdoor lights give up as soon as the first ice storm hits. I’ve had way b...

I get the mirror trick, but honestly, sometimes I think mirrors just draw more attention to the weird stuff on old walls. I’ve tried it, and all I saw...

We put in dimmable pendants over our island when we redid the kitchen, and honestly, they've been great. I didn't think I'd use the dimming feature mu...

I've tried baking soda paste too with pretty good luck, but honestly, I still prefer vinegar and water for my older stainless appliances. My house is ...