I know what you mean about the coat hanger—tried that once and just ended up scratching up the pipe. The drain snakes are usually my go-to, but I gott...

Performance-based codes sound great in theory, but honestly, they can be a mixed bag in practice. I’ve worked on a couple projects where the local bui...

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from—permits can be a total circus. But I’ve gotta push back a little on the idea that “the construction part is a...

Couldn’t agree more about self-watering pots—those things are a game changer, especially if you’re not out there every day. I’ve seen folks get intimi...

Yeah, that’s the classic “smart bulb vs. smart switch” headache right there. I’ve seen so many folks get tripped up by the wall switch thing—especiall...

Yeah, I hear you on that. Wax looks gorgeous when it’s fresh, but man, keeping it up in a hallway or kitchen is just asking for trouble. I’ve had clie...

Your landscaping fix sounds solid, but I'd hesitate to completely write off French drains. I've seen them fail mostly due to installation shortcuts or...

Honestly, pendants can be hit or miss. I've seen kitchens where they're gorgeous but do cast annoying shadows right where you're chopping veggies. May...

Haha, closet avalanche...been there. I once had a shelf collapse under the weight of too many decorative baskets—lesson learned. Totally agree about s...

Aquarium gravel's definitely creative, but I'd be cautious about moisture buildup. Gravel doesn't absorb moisture, so condensation could become an iss...

Funny you mention that—I had a similar wake-up call a couple years ago. Came home from work one day, realized I'd forgotten my keys, and figured I'd t...