I totally get the “basic” approach—sometimes it’s just code for “I want this done before I lose my mind.” We did our first bathroom last year and, lik...

I had a similar experience when renovating my first place. Thought I'd be clever and installed a fancy app-only lock—until I got home late one night w...

Totally feel you on the glossy finishes...my first DIY project was repainting an old dresser, and I went with a high-gloss white thinking it'd brighte...

I hear you about the humidity-sensing fans—they sound pretty handy. I haven't tried those yet, but honestly, I've had decent luck with something simpl...

I actually just went through this decision myself. When we bought our fixer-upper last year, the front door had this ancient deadbolt that was always ...

I totally get the struggle with hardwood floors. When I first moved into my place, I obsessed over every little streak and smudge. Eventually, I reali...

Totally get where you're coming from with the skim coat tip. Wish I'd seen this thread a month ago—I spent an entire weekend sanding drywall joints in...

Honestly, I admire your optimism, but sometimes holding onto these old units can cost more in the long run. My parents had one pushing 23 years, and e...