Those blue barrels are a lifesaver—I picked up a couple off Craigslist for cheap and rigged them up with some old garden hose. Not pretty, but it got ...
Honestly, I’m still not sold on the whole keyless thing. I get the convenience, but those battery issues just seem like another headache waiting to ha...
Man, that’s the truth. I’ve found wires just twisted together and taped up behind drywall—no junction box, nothing. Makes you wonder what folks were t...
I get your point, but honestly, tidying up a bit more than just "enough" can make a difference. Inspectors are human too—if your kitchen looks like to...
Landscape fabric and gravel combo is a solid tip, wish I'd thought of it earlier. Last time I drained mine, I just aimed the hose down the driveway an...
I've been down that road too—tried every fancy marine paint and primer combo out there, and still ended up repainting constantly. Honestly, after a wh...
Totally agree on cellulose alone not being enough. I went down a similar road—thought I'd be clever and just double up on drywall layers instead of sp...
Ha, I've been there too—vinegar can be a bit ruthless if you're not careful. Another budget-friendly option I've had decent luck with is boiling water...
Yeah, inspectors usually don't care about a bit of mess as long as they can get to what they need. Had one inspection where my kitchen was a total dis...
Haha, I dunno... the grocery-ordering fridge actually sounds pretty handy to me. I mean, as long as it sticks to basics like milk and eggs and doesn't...
Yeah, older houses definitely keep you on your toes. Bowls near vents never really did much for me either—felt like I was just decorating the floor, l...
Had something similar happen, except mine wasn't spiders—it was leaves blowing around. Every windy day, the sensors would randomly freak out and refus...
Epoxy grout was a smart move...I learned that the hard way, haha. I went budget-friendly on regular grout and ended up resealing way sooner than I'd h...
Yeah, curb appeal stuff seems to give a better return in my experience too. We did some basic landscaping and painted our front door and shutters last...