I totally get where you’re coming from. I once worked on a 1920s bungalow where the owner wanted to “wing it” with insulation because the walls were s...

That’s exactly my worry with the busted concrete trick. I get the “reuse what you’ve got” vibe, but unless you’re going for that post-apocalyptic chic...

I totally get where you’re coming from—wax does have that “easy fix” factor. But I’ll admit, I’ve seen hardwax oils surprise people who thought they’d...

Permit offices are such a wild card, right? I’ve had one project where the city planner actually called me to walk through the checklist and it was sh...

I totally get that feeling—sometimes I wonder if I’m just “decorating” my ducts with tape rather than fixing anything. I did try a smoke pen once, and...

Ouch, that's rough... but I totally get it. Reminds me of a client who swapped out her vintage stove—still working perfectly—for a sleek, modern one. ...

I've noticed inspectors can sometimes tune out if you only throw paperwork at them. Had a similar issue with some vintage wallpaper once—brought in so...

You're spot on about venting outside. I learned that the hard way at my old place—thought I'd save myself some trouble by routing it into the attic, a...