I get what you mean about character, but I dunno—I find that after a while, the scratches stop looking “charming” and just look worn out. Maybe it’s j...

Definitely been there with the file size issues—last time I submitted plans for my 1920s place, their online portal just timed out over and over. Ende...

I get the frustration—nothing worse than having to redo work you already paid for. That said, I’ve had a bit more luck with eco-friendly materials, bu...

Man, clay soil really is the worst for this stuff. I hear you on the towels—tried that once and just ended up with a soggy mess. Sump pump with a hose...

Honestly, I get the appeal of natural cleaners, but I’ve had mixed results with vinegar on stainless steel. Sometimes it leaves a weird smell or just ...

Totally agree with this. When we renovated our coastal place, we went fiberglass after seeing neighbors struggle with vinyl issues similar to what you...

Totally agree with you on this. Plumbing can seem intimidating at first, but once you tackle a few small projects, it gets way less scary. I had a sim...

Lucky you... my inspector was pretty picky about cleanliness. Said clutter made it hard to check plumbing connections properly. Might still be worth t...

Couldn't agree more. Smart locks are great until they're not... learned that the hard way when mine decided to update firmware right as I got home fro...

Yeah, damp sanding can be tricky like that... I've been there too. One thing that helps me is using a bright work light set at an angle—makes those sn...

I've tried the combo of ceiling fans and smaller portable fans too, and it really does help. Guests seem to appreciate being able to tweak airflow wit...

Totally get this. When I built my deck, the inspector spent maybe five minutes glancing around before giving me the thumbs-up. Permits have their plac...