Horsehair and newspaper—yep, seen both. Pulled out a whole section of 1940s comics once, which was wild. I get the historic value thing, but honestly,...

I’ve demoed a few showers where green board was used behind tile, and every single time it was a mess—moldy, soft, just falling apart. Here’s my usual...

Totally get what you mean about the samples looking different in real life. I’ve run into that with tile and decking, too—colors shift so much with su...

That’s a good point about the powder coat fading—seen that happen on a neighbor’s fence after just a few years, especially where the sprinklers hit it...

Tried the fake owl thing a couple summers back after raccoons kept raiding my compost bin. At first, it seemed like it worked—critters kept their dist...

Wool dryer balls really do pull their weight, especially in older homes where you’re already fighting the elements. I’ve had a similar experience—trie...

I hear you about the satisfaction of fixing stuff yourself, but I’d challenge the idea that DIY is always the best call—even for those “easy” jobs. Th...

I’ve shaved a few bathroom doors for airflow and honestly, didn’t notice much of a draft unless the fan was running nonstop. If you’re worried about h...

I've worked with composite decking a few times, and honestly, it's not always the miracle solution people think it is. Sure, it holds up better agains...

Marine-grade sealant and stainless hardware are definitely key, learned that the hard way myself. Another thing to factor in is eco-friendly materials...