I’ve actually wrestled with the same thing in a garage conversion. Skylights weren’t an option for me, so I tried solar tubes—honestly, they surprised...

Mesh sanding’s kind of hit or miss for me too. Sometimes it works great, especially on bigger flat spots, but I’ve had it clog up or leave those weird...

Bumping Out Vs. Building Up: Which Way To Expand? Yeah, totally agree—matching old and new isn’t as easy as it sounds. I ran into a nightmare trying ...

Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the “prayer and duct tape” approach—seems like every house has at least one of those surprises. In my last bat...

Funny you mention cedar planks—I tried that after a neighbor swore by it, and while my closet smelled like a fancy sauna, I can’t say it did much for ...

That’s the truth. I tackled a 1940s bathroom last year and thought I’d budgeted for “surprises,” but the electrical was a whole saga of its own. Did y...

I get where you’re coming from—sometimes it feels like you’re paying a pro just to twist a wrench. I usually draw the line at anything behind the wall...

I get what you mean about not noticing the mismatch after a while. I used to obsess over matching finishes, but after living with a few “off” hardware...

Yeah, flashing tape's handy for quick patches, but long-term moisture control? Not so sure. Ever tried peeling that stuff off after a year or two of w...

I've done a few kitchen remodels myself, and honestly, I'm not sure darker cabinets are the way to go if you're worried about fingerprints. Sure, they...

They're not as pricey as you'd think. I've used a couple of eco-friendly sealants on my deck and fence, and honestly, the upfront cost was only slight...

Have you tried switching to a keypad with physical buttons instead of touchscreen? I had a similar issue with rain and responsiveness, and honestly, p...