That stainless hardware thing is no joke—learned that one the hard way myself. I tried to get away with “coastal rated” stuff from a big box store, bu...

That’s exactly what I ended up doing after staring at my aluminum fence for a couple months and feeling like it belonged more at a dog park than aroun...

That’s pretty much my routine too. I learned the hard way—used vinegar on our old maple floors and they lost their luster after a few months. Never re...

Yeah, I've noticed that too. Had a client who originally wanted a sleek, minimalist bathroom, but we uncovered some old brickwork behind the drywall. ...

Same here, cedar's been my go-to for years. Did a deck with it about five summers back, and it's still holding strong. Plus, no nasty chemicals needed...

Nice job on the dry well—sounds like a lot of digging, especially in clay! We did something similar a few years back, and citronella really helped wit...

I had a similar issue in my old apartment—closets were always damp and musty, especially during rainy seasons. Tried the louvered vent panel trick, an...

Mirrors are definitely handy, but honestly, I've found they can be a bit hit-or-miss depending on your space. In my old place, I tried the mirror tric...

I've used beeswax too, and it's definitely underrated. A few years back, I worked on restoring some old barn doors at my place—tried everything from W...