Under-cabinet LEDs are definitely handy, but honestly, dimmers aren't always the best choice for task lighting. I've found that adjustable brightness ...

We did something similar—went with vintage sconces that looked amazing but barely lit the counters. Eventually, we installed tiny recessed puck lights...

Couldn't agree more with this. I've worked on a lot of older homes, and moisture issues are almost always lurking somewhere unexpected. Crawlspaces an...

Totally agree on prioritizing structural repairs first, learned that lesson the hard way myself. But I'd also factor in a buffer for unexpected issues...