Yeah, I hear you on not going full demo mode unless you’re sure where the water’s coming from. It’s easy to get carried away and end up with a way big...

I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t totally ignore the mess either. Inspectors might not care about a few dishes, but if the kitchen looks ...

Good call on the shadows—people often underestimate how much depth and atmosphere they add. When I did my basement reno, I found that using dimmable L...

Inspectors definitely aren't fooled by plants or quick cover-ups, but honestly, most won't even glance twice at minor cosmetic stuff. I once had an in...

Learned this the hard way myself. Spent a weekend meticulously sealing and insulating my basement walls, feeling pretty proud... then a heavy rainstor...