Smart ovens are one of those things I keep eyeing, but honestly, I’m still not convinced. My neighbor swears by his—says it makes the best roast chick...

Tough zoning rules are the real wild card, for sure. I once spent more time drawing up parking plans for the city than actually swinging a hammer. Ins...

Couldn’t agree more on Toto. Had one installed during a remodel five years ago and it’s basically the only thing in the house that hasn’t needed some ...

Chalkboard paint is genius—wish I’d thought of that before my youngest turned the drywall dust into “snow” all over the living room. Plywood’s not pre...

Green board’s like that friend who’s fine at a party but you wouldn’t trust to watch your dog. I used it in a half-bath once—no shower, just the occas...

Ha, “character” is one word for it. My last kitchen reno, I swear the walls were waving at me. Tried to hang a pot rack and the “stud” I found was bas...