Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the pine needles—those things are relentless. I’ve noticed that even with gutter guards, you still end up with...
Yeah, I totally get what you’re saying. I’ve worked with folks who could find anything in their “organized chaos,” but honestly, it’s rare that it doe...
Ha, haunted plumbing is a real vibe in these old houses. I’ve definitely had those late-night pipe groans—sometimes it’s just the heat kicking in, but...
Totally agree with this. There’s something about a bit of patina that makes a space feel lived-in and intentional, not just thrown together. I’ve seen...
I had the same experience with hydrangeas—beautiful at first, but they faded pretty quickly on my porch too. Eucalyptus sounds like a good idea though...
That's actually pretty clever. Moisture can be sneaky, especially in older houses with less-than-ideal insulation. I dealt with something similar when...
That sounds painfully familiar, haha. I once had to change my keypad code after giving it to a contractor and promptly forgot the new one. Came home l...
I've actually had decent luck with silicone sprays too, especially when it comes to avoiding that gummy buildup in colder weather. PTFE sprays always ...
Yeah, that's exactly what held me back from trying powerline adapters at first. Our house is older too, and I was worried the wiring would mess things...
Interesting points about the vent placement—I had a similar realization when designing airflow for a client's basement remodel. Initially, we focused ...
Yeah, ventilation really does seem to make or break it. I've seen clients with beautifully designed underground shelters that stayed bone dry just bec...
I've messed around with graphite powder a bit, and yeah, it does the trick but leaves your fingers looking like you've been sketching charcoal portrai...
Sensor placement was definitely a bit of trial and error for me too. At first, I had mine up near the ceiling, thinking it'd cover more area—but it ke...
Totally agree on sealing the wood—makes a huge difference. We skipped the landscape fabric at first, thinking gravel alone would do the trick... big m...
Totally agree about the tamper—nothing worse than sore feet and uneven patches after stomping around all afternoon. Been there, done that, and definit...