That’s the exact thing that keeps me up at night after a “quick” weekend job turns into a saga. I’ve had one property where mice went after the PEX—ne...
WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND? Couldn’t agree more. I always add at least a day or two to my mental timeline, jus...
I get what you mean about airflow being a joke in older houses, but I’m not totally sold on the “drill holes in the door” approach. In my experience, ...
Totally agree—lighting is such an underrated upgrade. Ever tried those daylight LED panels? They make even the gloomiest basement feel inviting. Curio...
That line really hits home. I once bought a duplex where the previous owner had “waterproofed” with just some foam board and caulk—looked fine at firs...
Honestly, I’ve spent more time wrestling with sticky old doors than I care to admit. But here’s the thing—sometimes you swap out the jamb, fix the swe...
I get what you mean about the “holy grail” of natural cleaners being a myth. But honestly, I’ve had some surprising luck with just plain steam. Ever t...
I get why you’d want to go all-in on the best materials, but have you ever looked into some of the newer composite sidings or even reclaimed materials...
Haha, moisture meters...been there, done that. Ever thought about striking a balance—like doing your own quick visual once-over, and then calling in a...
Coffee grounds, huh? Never thought of that one...might give it a shot since my tomatoes are under constant siege from rabbits. I've tried cayenne pepp...
Haha, your willow tree story hits home. Ever tried convincing a river to politely flow around your property? After my second basement flood, I finally...
Interesting take on mechanical push-buttons. Curious though, have you considered the potential downsides of not having remote unlocking capability, es...
Interesting take on landscape fabric—I get the frustration, but have you considered layering cardboard instead? I tried it once on a rental property, ...
I tried pallets a couple seasons back and went with paint—mostly because I had leftover navy blue from another project. Looked pretty sharp at first, ...