Totally relate to the “whatever works” vibe. Been there—except I tried using my laptop screen as a light source once. Not recommended unless you like...

I didn’t even know what an aerator was until I started this remodel. Now I’m obsessed with checking if they’re removable—makes cleaning so much less o...

I totally get the appeal of smart switches and all the cool stuff they can do, but I keep wondering—do most people actually use all those features aft...

Good call on the ledger board—I hadn't even thought about that spot. Do you think applying fresh sealant or caulking around the flashing annually woul...

Did you find it tricky convincing your client to switch methods after the first one didn't pan out? I'm tackling my first renovation now, and it's rea...

I've been wondering something similar actually—does anyone know if there's a difference in flexibility depending on the type of permit? Like, would th...

That's been my experience too. When I was renovating my kitchen, I panicked about the mess before my first inspection—tools scattered, drywall dust ev...

That's a great point about the window frames—hadn't even thought of that yet. Do you think vinyl or fiberglass frames would hold up better against sal...

Moldy closets...ugh, brings back memories. Have you tried those moisture absorbers yet? I had a similar issue in my place—kept finding mold spots behi...

Creeping thyme and chamomile sound like great ideas—never thought about chamomile for a patio, actually. Does it handle foot traffic pretty well, or i...