Yeah, wiping the blade makes a big difference for me too. I’ve tried just sanding out the chatter, but it’s way more work in the end. Sometimes I’ll e...

Definitely makes a difference in my experience. I've noticed microfiber cloths consistently outperform cotton or paper towels, especially on stainless...

I've tried hemp tiebacks before, and while they're definitely sturdy, my experience was a bit different. My cat actually loved the texture—maybe he's ...

I've done a few remodels where clients were dealing with street noise or noisy neighbors, and honestly, acoustic panels alone didn't cut it. They're g...

Haha, vintage HVACs...reminds me of a client whose furnace was so ancient, the serial number was practically in Roman numerals. But yeah, is spot on—...

I've noticed the same thing with pothos and snake plants. A while back, I was working on a remodel for a client who had a tiny home office—really cram...

Haha, sounds about right. I've seen this scenario play out more times than I can count—especially with older homes. It's like opening Pandora's box ev...

Good call on the casters—I learned that one the hard way. Built a nice outdoor serving cart a couple summers back, spent hours sanding, staining, seal...

I've tried the shaving cream trick too, and yeah, same issue—felt like I was looking through a foggy windshield all day. Dish soap's been my go-to eve...

I get your hesitation about cutting into original woodwork—worked on a Victorian once where the homeowner nearly fainted when I suggested vents, haha....

I've seen plenty of DIY plumbing jobs go smoothly, but I've also had to step in after a few went sideways. Reminds me of a client last year who decide...

I've installed all three types over the years, and honestly, aluminum isn't totally dead—it's just more niche these days. Had a client recently who we...