I totally get what you mean about the “time-lapse of nothing happening”—that’s exactly what I’m worried about as I start my first reno. I keep wonderi...

That’s actually a clever workaround with the escutcheon plate—never would’ve thought to dress up a keypad like that. I get what you mean about the “hi...

I’ve been wrestling with this exact question for a while. We’ve got an attic that technically could be a bedroom, but the sloped ceilings are a pain—l...

I totally get what you mean about missing the warmth from the brass. It’s wild how hardware just changes the vibe, right? I’m actually in the middle o...

I keep going back and forth on this. I get why convection is the go-to for a lot of folks, but is it always that much better? I mean, I’m in the middl...

I totally get the frustration— sums it up. But if there was a “historic house exception,” how would you keep things safe and energy efficient? Wouldn’...

I get what you’re saying about indirect light, but I’m still a little skeptical for places with really long, gloomy winters. My sister’s place is up i...

I get the logic behind the master key at the office, but I keep wondering—doesn’t that only work if you’re always nearby? I’ve been mid-reno and reali...

Deep Drawers Aren’t Always Perfect? I keep hearing how deep drawers are the holy grail for pots and pans, but I’m not totally convinced they’re alway...

Haha, your drywall dust experience sounds painfully familiar. Curious though, did you try sealing off doorways with zippers on the plastic sheets? I'v...