Swapping hardware is a go-to for me too—funny how a $2 knob can make 90s oak cabinets look halfway modern. I’ve had decent luck with painting tile flo...
Honestly, I think you might be overthinking those impossible corners a bit. I’ve done a handful of flips where we just did our best with the tight spo...
I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes I think we get a little too hung up on the “green” label. I’ve had a few renos where the so-called eco o...
Had the same doubts when ceramic discs started popping up everywhere. I’ve swapped out plenty of faucets in rentals and honestly, the old rubber washe...
Funny, I’ve had the opposite experience in a few of my rentals. Louvered doors have actually helped with airflow and kept closets fresher, but I’m up ...
Funny you mention that—I tried a convection oven for popovers once, and those things came out looking like deflated balloons. I’ve had better luck wit...
I get where you’re coming from—simplicity wins a lot of the time. Had a rental where I tried to impress tenants with all the smart bells and whistles ...
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 ...