Totally agree about mint—mine took over half my herb bed before I realized what was happening. Had to transplant it into a pot to keep it contained. A...

I switched to one of those hybrid locks last fall—honestly, best decision ever. Quick thoughts: - Buttons still froze occasionally, but having the ke...

I see your point, but I wouldn't totally dismiss smart vents just yet. From my (limited) experience renovating our first place, sometimes even after s...

Yep, refurbished gear is a great call—I've had good luck with that too. A couple quick things I'd add from my experience: - Label EVERYTHING clearly ...

Exactly this. Found myself in a similar boat recently. I was stressing over some old wiring issues, convinced I'd have to rip everything out. But once...

That's impressive, and honestly reassuring to hear. I'm just starting my first big renovation project, and the HVAC system has been one of my biggest ...

Switched mine about two years ago—still holding up great. Nylon rollers might wear a bit quicker than metal, but honestly, the quieter operation and s...