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RE: If You Could Only Use Eco-Friendly Tools for Your Next Home Reno, What Would You Pick?
Honestly, I’ve got a set of chisels from the ‘80s that still hold an edge better than half the “green” ones I’ve tested. Maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s just better steel, who knows. But you’re right about the weight - ...
RE: Why do built-in benches always look better than they feel?
Couldn’t agree more. I once built a bench for a client who wanted it to look like something out of a catalog. Looked great… until her husband sat down and nearly slid right off because the seat was so shallow and the cus...
RE: WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE?
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE? Not gonna lie, I still keep a crank light stashed in my tool bucket. Hear me out - yeah, it’s a pain, but when every rechargeable is dead and you’re stuck in a basem...
RE: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house?
Marine-grade stainless is solid, no argument there, but I’ve actually had decent luck with some of the newer composite hardware - especially for stuff like cabinet pulls and outdoor shower fixtures. Not as “classic” as b...
RE: Why does load distribution always trip me up?
- Couldn’t agree more - old plaster is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. - French cleats are solid, but I’ve seen folks try to hang a 100lb mirror on two drywall anchors and wonder why it’s ...
RE: finally got our storm shelter checked out and passed with flying colors
Peel-and-stick always sounds like a time-saver until you’re scraping up corners with a putty knife a year later. I’ve had clients swear by them… right up until the first spring storm rolls through and the floor starts lo...