I've used eco-friendly joint compound a couple times—it's decent, but yeah, drying time was noticeably longer. Smoothness wasn't bad though, just took...

Totally with you on the microfiber mop—been my go-to for years. One thing I'd add is keeping grit off the floor in the first place...a simple doormat ...

Yeah, reclaimed stuff can be hit or miss, but when it works out, it's like finding treasure. I snagged an old clawfoot tub once—needed some elbow grea...

Blue flag iris sounds like a great idea, actually. I've never tried it myself, but I did plant some cardinal flower in a similar spot a couple years b...