Yeah, I’ve run into that too—one inspector wanted extra blocking behind my drywall for “future fixtures,” which wasn’t anywhere in the code. Here’s wh...
Tried the foam boards once—Wedi, I think. Super light and easy to cut, but man, the price made me wince. Install was a breeze, though, and no mess lik...
Honestly, I learned the hard way that trying to save every old thing just isn’t worth it, especially with beach weather. I’d say, for budgeting, I bre...
If you’re watching your wallet like I am, here’s how I’d tackle draining the pool without wrecking the yard or making more work for yourself later. Fi...
Honestly, I get the whole “less is more” thing, but I’ve actually had better luck combining oil and wax—just not at the same time. I’ll do a couple co...
Honestly, I’ve wondered the same thing. I’ve tried baking soda, vinegar, even coffee grounds in a bowl, but sometimes that weird smell just lingers. M...
I've been there with the sanding pole—definitely doable if you're patient, but man, it can test your sanity. Sponge sanding saved me last time too, bu...
Totally on board with the vinegar tip—been doing that myself for a while now. It's honestly surprising how effective it is, especially considering how...
Couldn't agree more about sanding lightly. When I first started drywalling, I went way too heavy on the sanding, thinking it'd speed things up... big ...
Marine grease is definitely underrated, glad someone else mentioned it. Another thing I've found helpful for quieting down the garage door is checking...
Good call on the curtains, but if you're looking for another budget-friendly trick, try rearranging your furniture. Sounds obvious, but hear me out. M...
Had my share of rainy lockouts too... not fun. Honestly though, you don't always have to go for the top-tier IP-rated keypad locks if budget's tight. ...
I've had a variable-speed compressor for about 4 years now, and honestly, it's been pretty solid. Definitely quieter and keeps the house feeling more ...
Totally agree, front-edge placement helps a lot. Also, if you're on a tight budget like me, consider dimmable LED strips—lets you adjust brightness ea...
I pulled mine out about six months ago and kept an eye on the water bill just to be safe. Honestly, there's been a slight increase, but nothing drasti...