I’ve actually tried the bigger hex tiles in my last reno, and honestly, they’re a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, yeah, you get fewer grout lines (wh...

Rainbow gutters would honestly be a vibe, but I can already hear the HOA clutching their pearls. I totally get what you mean about the endless paperwo...

I really like your mirror idea—I did something similar in my kitchen last year. Our kitchen window faces north, so it's never exactly flooded with sun...

I've used mid-range fiberglass on a couple beach houses, and honestly, they've held up pretty well through some nasty storms. But I do wonder if the p...

Yeah, UV damage sneaks up quicker than most people think. I've started using a UV-resistant sealer every year now, seems to help. Curious though, anyo...

That's interesting—I like the gravel path idea, hadn't thought of that. But honestly, in my experience, even shallow swales sometimes hold water longe...

Haha yep, learned that lesson the hard way myself. Thought we'd be good with about 15% extra, but then discovered a whole mess of rotted framing aroun...

Yeah, older homes can be tricky...been there myself. But DIY doesn't always have to end in disaster. I've found the key is knowing your limits—small f...

French drains can be handy, but honestly, I've seen them clog up pretty quickly if there's a lot of sediment or debris around. Might be worth consider...

Totally agree on the pet thing—my dog seems to think it's his life's mission to bring half the backyard inside every day. Switched to brush sweeps las...

I get where you're coming from, hardwoods like ipe and teak do have that unbeatable look and feel. But honestly, having worked on a few coastal remode...