- Totally get the skepticism about tape lights—my brother’s been using his for two years and the only thing that’s peeled off is his will to clean und...

Been there—last year, inspector was scheduled for 9am and my kitchen looked like a tornado hit a thrift store. I panicked, started scrubbing grout lin...

Totally agree with this. Learned my lesson after falling for a "charming" antique cabinet that turned into a termite Airbnb...not fun. Now I mix it up...

Went through something similar last year when we did our bathroom—glass partitions look sleek but man, they can hit your wallet hard. Here's what I le...

Haha, drywall trenches...perfect way to put it. Been there myself—thought I was saving money skipping tape, ended up spending double fixing the cracks...

- Interesting point, but honestly, I skipped the awning altogether—felt like another thing I'd have to clean bird poop off of later... - Instead, I ju...

- Totally get the struggle with old houses and humidity—mine's from the 40s and it's basically a sponge with windows. - Tried those moisture absorbe...

Haha yeah, honestly I feel like the whole "one-coat miracle" thing is mostly marketing hype. At least, that's been my experience. When we first moved ...

Haha, paperwork is the DIYer's nemesis for sure. My first permit rejection had me stress-eating pizza at midnight...but now I just factor it into the ...

Soft lighting does wonders, but lanterns can get pricey fast. A few budget-friendly ideas I've tried: - Solar-powered string lights—no wiring, no ele...

Switched to Eneloops myself last year—totally agree they're worth it. But gotta admit, I still keep a spare key hidden outside... just in case. Old ha...