Title: Dealing with city red tape for building approvals That’s wild—I’ve run into similar stuff, but never for something as new as a ‘90s ranch. M...

That “musty smell” you mentioned—totally agree, it’s like a sixth sense for water issues. Ever notice how sometimes you’ll get that smell but can’t fi...

I get what you’re saying about luck, but I wonder if there’s more to it than just chance. Sometimes I think the way these units are installed or even ...

Has anyone actually had a keyless lock fail completely, like not just low battery but totally dead? I keep reading about the 9V battery trick, but I’m...

I actually kind of like that convection dries things out a bit—especially for stuff like chicken thighs or wings. But for sheet pan dinners, I’ve had ...

That’s hilarious—my uncle used to swear by his fake sprinkler head key hider, but honestly, it stuck out like a sore thumb. Ever tried those combo loc...

Yeah, I’ve run into that too—if there’s any kind of residue on my hands, the sensor just throws a fit. The PIN pad backups are definitely a lifesaver,...

I get the appeal of letting things get a bit wild, but do you ever worry it’ll just get out of hand? I tried the “let it grow” approach last summer an...

Haha, totally relate to the tea tree oil thing—my bathroom smelled like a yoga studio for a week. Has anyone tried hydrogen peroxide? I read somewhere...

Interesting, I've been debating between charcoal bags and a small electric dehumidifier for my laundry room. Do you think the charcoal bags would hand...

Storm drain makes sense, but what if your street doesn't have one nearby? I've been thinking about this too since my yard slopes toward the neighbor's...

I get where you're coming from, but isn't there some value in having a pro confirm your suspicions? I've done plenty of DIY plumbing myself, and while...