Bumping out definitely seems less intrusive, but I keep going back and forth. I’ve been living in a 1920s bungalow for a couple of years now, and when...
I’ve run into the same maze of conflicting info. When I started my kitchen remodel, I called the city three times and got three different lists of req...
That’s a healthy shift in mindset. I’ve been researching outdoor rugs myself—on one hand, they can protect the wood from scratches and stains, but the...
I get what you mean about “character over perfection.” I’m mid-renovation on a 1920s bungalow, and honestly, keeping the floors flawless just isn’t pr...
I keep running into the same issue—no matter how careful I am, it seems like weight never distributes the way I expect. I’ve read about shimming and u...
I went the “official” route at first—weatherproof boxes, gaskets, the whole nine yards. Honestly, it was a pain and cost way more than I expected. The...
I’ve been agonizing over this exact thing for our place. I love the look of oil finishes—there’s just something about that depth and warmth—but the id...
That’s interesting about the convection fans—I've noticed the same thing with a batch of brownies that ended up way too dry, even though I followed th...
That’s exactly what I’m worried about—once you start trying to match something old, it’s like opening a can of worms. Did you find the paint held up o...
Microfiber pads are handy, but I'm not totally convinced about the mild soap route. Even gentle soaps can leave residues behind that build up over tim...
You're definitely not alone in thinking that way—it's a common oversight among first-time renovators. One additional point worth considering is airflo...
Great points on the primer—wish I'd known that before tackling my basement walls last year. I went with regular primer, thinking it'd be fine since it...
I can definitely relate to the "fiddly" part! I'm currently tackling a similar issue with an old Victorian door and original brass fittings. Your actu...
Good points here. I'd also say that lighting can really make or break your drywall job. I learned the hard way—thought everything looked smooth until ...
Good call on the fiber-cement—durability definitely matters. Curious though, has anyone had success proposing modern materials like composite decking ...