I hear you, but I’m not sure I’d call it defeat. Sometimes, patching in new tile that matches the old (or even going for a close-but-not-exact look) c...

Honestly, I think the “good enough for now” approach is what most of us end up living with, but I’ve actually had decent luck with heat-shrink tubing ...

Honestly, I thought my spreadsheet would save me too... then the “surprise” foundation crack showed up and ate half my contingency fund. My trick is t...

If I had to do it over, I’d probably still go with strips, but I’d plan the wiring better. The first time, I underestimated how annoying it is to have...

I get where you’re coming from about dust and smudges—open shelves and glass fronts are definitely not for everyone. But I’ve actually found a middle ...

Corsican mint definitely smells amazing, but I agree it doesn't hold up great under constant foot traffic. I tried it once along a garden path, and wi...

I switched to washable filters about two years ago after a similar grease-clogging incident. Honestly, they're not as much hassle as you'd think. Ever...

You're spot-on about insulation being a good first step. I tackled my attic insulation last year—honestly, it was messy and itchy (wear long sleeves!)...