Title: How picky are you about checking your own reno work? I totally get what you mean about giving yourself a pass. I just finished tiling my bathr...
I hear you on the old stove hoods—those things seem to collect a decade’s worth of sticky grime. I’ve had mixed luck with just vinegar or lemon too. S...
I get the appeal of humidity-sensing fans, but honestly, I’ve had just as much luck with a regular high-powered fan and leaving the door cracked. Some...
I get the worry, but I’ve actually had some luck keeping older stuff—especially if it’s solid wood. Not everything is a disaster waiting to happen. So...
Good points about the seals and siding—I overlooked those at first too. Another sneaky expense is decking material. Regular wood decks look great init...
Corsican mint sounds like a great idea—I hadn't thought of that. I tried woolly thyme too, and yeah, same story...it looked nice at first but quickly ...
Yeah, moisture and hardwood definitely don't mix well... I've had similar struggles convincing folks about acoustic insulation for shared walls. Had a...
Totally agree, YouTube got me through a leaky faucet fix last month. Just gotta be realistic—if pipes start looking like spaghetti, might be time to c...
Couldn't agree more with this. Older homes are full of quirks, and sometimes professionals jump straight to the safest (and priciest) option. When we ...
Yeah, baking soda and lemon juice can be a bit overrated sometimes. I've had similar experiences—lots of fizz, not much muscle. Vinegar and dish soap ...
Haha, been there. I remember replacing a simple faucet once turned into discovering ancient pipes practically crumbling in my hands. Ended up calling ...
I've had similar experiences with vinegar, especially on rubber seals. Dish soap and warm water definitely seem gentler overall. Another good alternat...
Haha, I think we've met the same guy. But yeah, clear communication usually smooths things out...and if not, donuts never hurt either.
I've actually found that lighting closer to the backsplash isn't always a bad thing—it can add depth and texture, even if it highlights some grout lin...