I totally get the struggle with digital models vs. real life. I’ve had a backsplash look perfect on my laptop, but then under my kitchen lights it was...
Honestly, I used to think a quick look under the sinks was enough... until I missed a slow leak behind the washing machine. Ended up with warped floor...
That sounds almost exactly like what happened with ours, except we found a couple of live wires just tucked behind the old vanity—no junction box, not...
I get the appeal of wabi-sabi, but I can’t help but get a little obsessive when I spot a new crack, especially after any kind of retrofit. When I adde...
I get what you mean about missing the control of a brush. I’ve tried those foam rollers too, but honestly, I still can’t get behind them for anything ...
WATER HEATER IS A BIG ONE Funny you mention the water heater—I've seen a few topple over after even mild shakes, and it's not pretty. I always recomm...
I’ve dabbled with smart bulbs, and honestly, they’re a mixed bag. The color options are cool, but sometimes the apps are glitchy or you end up arguing...
I've been thinking about trying the no-shoes thing, but I'm curious—do you find that socks or slippers actually help prevent scratches, or is it mostl...
Interesting point about airflow possibly helping with mold prevention, but I'm still skeptical about outdoor curtains in general. Have you had any iss...
Fair point, but have you ever run into issues with Dropbox's search functionality when dealing with lots of scanned receipts or handwritten notes? I'v...
I think you're spot-on about considering maintenance upfront. From what I've seen, native plants like swamp milkweed or Joe-Pye weed work well for bot...
Your idea with the stainless steel trays is pretty clever—never thought of using thrifted metal trays like that. Did you find polishing them tricky at...
Yeah, I think you're onto something with the snake plant. Do you think the vertical shape and glossy leaves help bounce around the available light? I'...
Haha, smart move with the pillow covers...but speaking of seasonal swaps, has anyone tried using outdoor curtains or shades to change things up? I've ...