Honestly, I’ve had mixed luck with the soapy water trick—sometimes it seems to mess with paint adhesion later. I actually skip tape now and just use a...
Honestly, I hear you on missing those in-person brainstorms—there’s just something about bouncing ideas around a table, coffee stains and all. But I d...
CAN'T KEEP UP WITH THE LABELS EITHER Totally get where you're coming from. I redid my kitchen cabinets last year and spent way too long in the paint ...
Pushing past the usual choices really does open up cool options. I’ve found some of my favorite details came from “making do” with oddball finds or of...
You’re not alone missing that “just cleaned” scent—sometimes it feels like half the satisfaction of cleaning is the smell, right? I’ve tried a bunch o...
That “thunk” really is satisfying, isn’t it? I get what you mean about the old hardware feeling more solid—there’s just something about the weight and...
Totally get what you mean about the vibe shift. I was hesitant too, but honestly, not having to deal with lost keys or lockouts is worth it. I went wi...
I totally get what you mean about glass jars having that “understated” vibe. There’s something about the way they just blend in but still catch the li...
Funny how those keypads end up looking like ancient artifacts after a year or two. I tried those silicone covers once, but they just made the buttons ...
Haha, sounds familiar... I swear dogs see every garden project as a personal challenge. Herbs worked for me too, but I also found that scattering some...
We had a similar issue in our old place—creaky floors drove us nuts. Rugs definitely softened footsteps, but honestly, they didn't do much for the act...
I've been there—soft boards are usually just the tip of the iceberg. If you're looking for a budget-friendly peek underneath, have you tried using a s...
Totally get what you're saying—polymeric sand is a lifesaver, but weeds are stubborn little things. I've had similar experiences, and honestly, a few ...
Composite siding's definitely a solid choice for beach houses—especially if you're not into regular upkeep. I went with cedar myself because I couldn'...
I tried challenging a setback rule once—honestly, it was a headache. Spent weeks researching and prepping my case, only to realize the city rarely bud...