Yeah, that hits close to home. When I did my garage, I was all about keeping costs down, so I went with direct burial too. At the time, I just wanted ...

MAYBE IT DEPENDS ON THE HOUSE I get what you’re saying about old pipes—my place is from the late ‘70s, and every time I touch the plumbing, I half ex...

I’ve always wondered about the magnetic box thing—like, does it actually stay put? My luck, I’d knock it off with my foot or it’d slide somewhere tota...

Building A Backyard Gazebo: What Permits Did You Need? That’s honestly the trickiest part, isn’t it? I’ve run into the same thing with inspectors—som...

HOME PLUMBING CHECKUPS: DIY CHECKLIST OR PRO INSPECTION? That slow leak behind the washing machine story hits a little too close to home for me. I on...

I’m with you on the smart plugs—mine’s been way less hassle than the bulbs were. The price difference is no joke either. I got a two-pack of outdoor p...

Yeah, totally hear you on the bigger issue thing. I keep hoping those little hacks will buy me time, but honestly, when the closet smells musty again ...

Your setup sounds pretty smart, especially the LED strips under cabinets—I've been eyeing something similar. We don't have a historic home, but our ho...

Haha, that image hits home. Been there myself—awkward angles, sore neck, and all. I've always debated the DIY vs pro thing too, especially when money'...

Yeah, I hear you on the reliability factor. We thought we'd be smart and installed a keypad lock last year to avoid losing keys (kids...you know how i...

Haha true, but knowing my luck, my phone would die right when I need that pic. Maybe painter's tape isn't so silly after all... anyone else paranoid a...

Haha, inspectors seem universally skeptical about anything outside the traditional box. When I mentioned earthbag construction, mine just stared blank...

Yeah, shelving alone definitely isn't a magic fix. I've tried the whole "just add storage" thing myself, and it ended up being more places to stash st...