I actually tried the corrugated pipe trick last summer when I couldn’t get a trench to hold up—clay soil, just like you mentioned. It worked pretty we...

Went down a similar road myself a couple years back. Started out confident I'd handle it solo—how hard could it be, right? Then I stumbled onto some a...

I've had inspectors pause at my DIY fixes too—even when they're perfectly safe. Seems like neatness and clear access matter more than fancy finishes. ...

I couldn't agree more with this advice. When I first started experimenting with homemade cleaners, I was skeptical about their effectiveness, especial...

I've always wondered about graphite powder—heard good things, but never actually tried it myself. Usually, I just stick with WD-40 or silicone spray, ...

Your experience sounds pretty familiar to mine. Gypsum didn't do much for me either, even after multiple applications. I suspect soil chemistry plays ...

Good point about the weather stripping—I hadn't thought to check mine yet. Honestly, I've always assumed the noise was just from the motor itself. Now...