Mineral oil’s actually a trick I picked up from an old carpenter—works wonders for a quick refresh, but you’re right, it’s not always “by the book.” I...

Corners are my nemesis too. I’ve tried those fancy corner trowels, but honestly, I get better results just running a 6” knife on each side like you me...

I get the appeal of classic white gutters, but honestly, sometimes a pop of color can do more for curb appeal than folks expect. I used to be a die-ha...

That’s a big one for me too—glass really does open things up visually. I’ll admit, aluminum is a breeze to install and basically maintenance-free, but...

Man, the number of times I’ve pulled up a floor and found some “historic” plumbing... it’s wild. My trick is to always pad the budget by 15-20% for th...

Keeping hardwood shiny without losing my mind Totally agree about the microfiber mops—those things are game changers. One thing I’ve found is that va...

Honestly, I’ve never found a lockout kit that felt sturdy enough for repeated use. Most of the time, they seem to be a collection of “just in case” ga...

I get where you’re coming from—open shelves can definitely be high-maintenance, especially around the stove. But I’ve found that if you’re strategic a...