Yeah, I’ve run into that same problem with old plaster—toggle bolts just make a bigger mess sometimes. I actually tried those plastic anchors once, th...

Man, window wells are sneaky. I tried the “quick fix” route with some caulk and plastic covers, but water still found a way in during a heavy downpour...

My HVAC just turned 22 this past winter, and honestly, I've been bracing for the inevitable meltdown for years. Last summer, right in the middle of a ...

I've messed around with waterproofing sprays on bamboo shades before, and honestly, it felt like more trouble than it was worth. Sure, it helped a bit...

I get where you're coming from, but I'd argue it's not always an either/or scenario. When we redid our old farmhouse kitchen, the inspector flagged my...