Man, I totally get where you’re coming from. It’s wild how “just a garage” turns into a full-on project zone before you know it. I used to think one o...
I get the appeal of foam boards—they’re super light and cut fast, but honestly, I still trust cement board more, even if it’s a pain to lug around. Ha...
Gravel beds can be tricky—if the water’s coming out too fast, even big rocks won’t keep things from getting swampy. I’ve had better luck running a lon...
Honestly, I’ve seen both routes throw people for a loop, especially when you’re living in the house during the work. One thing I always ask is: have y...
Totally get where you’re coming from—vinegar and water always seem like a good idea until the streaks show up. I’ve had better luck with a two-step: f...
Mixing glass and aluminum actually works better than most people think, as long as you plan it out. I’ve done a couple of flips where we used glass pa...
Totally get what you mean about the wax—looks great until real life happens. I’ve had better luck with hardwax oil too, especially in high-traffic spo...
Totally agree with you on the wired lighting being a game changer for consistency. I had a similar experience—started out with solar because it seemed...
Permits are a headache, no doubt, but I’ve actually found that the process isn’t always as brutal as it seems—especially if you break it down into ste...
Honestly, I’ve had mixed results with vinegar and tea tree oil. Vinegar works okay for light mildew, but once mold sets in, it’s not always enough. I ...
We had a similar issue at our last place—French drain was great for a year or two, then it turned into a muddy nightmare. Ended up doing a combo fix: ...
Totally agree with the points above, especially about installation quality. I've flipped a fair share of houses, and honestly, I've seen HVAC units fr...
Haha, inspectors aren't exactly known for their appreciation of vintage charm. But honestly, instead of worrying about every hidden detail, just focus...
Totally relate to the Netflix temptation, haha. But you're right—checking the deck regularly really does save headaches later. I usually do a quick ch...