Funny you mention the fridge thing—I had a similar experience. A couple years back, I noticed my electric bill creeping up month after month, and I co...

I've actually had some trouble with rubbing alcohol on brushed nickel finishes. Thought it was safe until I noticed a weird dull patch forming... less...

Haha, your fern story cracked me up... inspectors really do have a sixth sense for sniffing out trouble spots. I remember one time I tried to distract...

I actually gave NiMH batteries a shot in my keyless entry system about a year ago. They worked fine initially, but I noticed they didn't hold their ch...

Funny you mention the exhaust fan—I had a similar experience when I renovated my basement a few years back. Passive vents just didn't cut it for me ei...

Interesting you mention silicone spray—I gave it a shot a couple years back after graphite left some nasty smudges on a rental property's front door. ...

Ran into exactly that issue renovating an old duplex last year—thought newer fittings would simplify things, but ended up chasing down obscure adapter...

Glad to hear someone else had success with mineral wool. I had a similar experience renovating a duplex a few years back. The tenants downstairs were ...

I once tried going full eco-mode on a rental property—added insulation everywhere, sealed it tighter than a submarine, and then threw in a bunch of ho...

Native plants definitely have their perks, but from my experience, relying solely on them for drainage in flood-prone areas can be risky. A few years ...

I had a similar dilemma a few years back when I was fixing up a rental property. Initially, I leaned toward mesh fencing because it seemed cheaper and...

We did something similar a few years back—raised the entire place a good three feet. Felt kinda crazy at first, seeing the house up on stilts, but hon...