Yeah, I’ve been down the garden hose route too—ended up with a patch of mud that took weeks to recover. What worked for me was grabbing a cheap utilit...

Couldn’t agree more with the “measure twice” mindset. One thing I’d add—if you get denied, ask for the denial in writing. Sometimes the reasons aren’t...

Redecorating every season actually isn’t the worst idea, at least from a maintenance perspective. I’ve caught more than one issue just by moving a boo...

Honestly, I’ve been down the rabbit hole with both smart lights and switches outside. If your wiring’s a mess (been there, cursed that), smart plugs a...

Galvanized mesh is solid stuff, but honestly, burying it might be more hassle than it's worth. Tried that once and ended up with a sore back and a dog...

Good advice here, especially this bit: I've found the same thing. Inspectors aren't robots—they get it. One thing I'd add from experience: even if ...

Totally agree with this. When I remodeled my old place, the closets were a nightmare—stuffy air, moldy corners, the works. Swapping to wire shelves wa...