Honestly, I’d take paper over mesh any day for anything that matters. —that’s not just your luck. Mesh always seems to crack more, especially where th...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think people get a little too spooked by “old” stuff, especially wiring. Yeah, knob-and-tube isn’t ide...

Undermounts look sharp, but I’ll be honest—side-mounts are just less fussy if you’re not a perfectionist. I did a full kitchen gut last year and went ...

That’s a fair point, but honestly, I think a little chaos can add character if you handle it right. I’ve worked on a few weird basement projects, and ...

Honestly, those rubber caps drove me nuts. They always seemed to crack or get all gummy after a year or two, especially in cold weather. I get the app...

I've used beeswax polish on hardwood floors for years, and honestly, it's pretty solid stuff. Holds up surprisingly well against my two hyperactive la...

Good to hear it passed inspection—always a relief after dealing with groundwater headaches. Honestly though, if you haven't already, I'd seriously con...

PVC beadboard can look sharp, but honestly, painting it isn't always smooth sailing. I've seen paint peel or chip after a couple years, especially if ...

Totally get that—natural cleaners are fine for day-to-day grime, but when you're talking about serious grease buildup, sometimes you gotta reach for t...

Yeah, keypad locks with a physical backup are definitely the sweet spot. I've had mine for years and never regretted it—tech glitches happen way more ...

Good tip about the rubber pads, but honestly, I've found that reinforcing the brackets themselves makes a bigger difference. Had a similar issue in my...

Fiber-cement siding was a smart move. Honestly, HOAs can get way too hung up on tradition sometimes. When we replaced our windows, they insisted on wo...