- Preach. If a finish can survive the “juice box test,” it deserves a Nobel Prize in chemistry. - I’ve had similar luck with the “eco” stuff—looks gre...

- Totally get the appeal of solar—no one wants to channel their inner mole and dig up the whole yard just for ambiance. - I’ve seen some of those ne...

- Oh man, the “wow factor” crowd cracks me up. Had a client once who wanted a chandelier that looked like it belonged in Versailles, but then balked a...

PLUMBING CHECK-UP DILEMMA: DIY OR HIRE A PRO? • Ha, totally with you on the “weird science experiment” angle. I once tried the flour trick and ende...

Nail holes are the bane of my existence, honestly. Here’s what’s worked (and not worked) for me over the years: - Wood filler > spackle, every tim...