I’ve definitely noticed the glossy trim trick works, especially in older houses where the woodwork tends to suck up light. I’d add a couple more tweak...

Raised beds are great, but I’d push back a bit on skipping gravel altogether. In my experience, it’s less about the aesthetics and more about function...

I've done a bunch of yard lighting setups, and here's my quick take on bulbs vs switches: - RGBW bulbs are definitely fun—holidays, parties, or just ...

Composites are nice, but honestly, I've found that even with stainless screws, the salty air at the beach eventually gets to them. A friend of mine ha...

Good points on the keypad locks, but a couple things to keep in mind: - Batteries do die eventually, even with warnings. Had mine go out once at the ...

Good call on double-checking setbacks—city records aren't always up to speed. When we did our garage extension, the city flagged us for a setback viol...