- Totally with you on the epoxy putty—saved my bacon more than once when I just couldn't face ripping out half my kitchen. Not pretty, but hey, if it ...

Not to stir the pot, but I’ll actually defend “marine grade” a little—at least in some situations. I get the frustration with all the cheap stuff slap...

Right? Sometimes the “old school” stuff just works. Here’s what I found when I skipped the tech parade: - Energy bills: Way lower than I expected. Th...

- MDF in a basement? Yeah, that stuff swells up faster than my ego after finishing a DIY project. - Reclaimed barn wood is gorgeous, but my wallet c...

Totally feel this. Learned the hard way myself—thought I was golden after installing a French drain and sump pump, but nope... still had damp spots cr...

- Totally agree on charcoal bags—definitely not magic, but they do their job if you remember to recharge them. I once forgot mine in a damp basement c...

- Haha, I feel this. Got a smart thermostat last year and now it judges me for turning up the heat...like, sorry I'm cold?? - Smart plugs have been ch...

I dabbled with smart vents a couple years back—here's my quick take: - Pros: Easy install (literally popped them into place and paired via app), and ...

Mood swings is spot-on. My dishwasher straight-up rejects vinegar-based cleaners—leaves this weird cloudy film every single time. But my microwave? Lo...

Haha, vinegar is great until your patio smells like a salad dressing disaster zone. Learned that the hard way last summer... neighbors probably though...

• Ninja raccoons? Try ninja possums...had one casually strolling along the garage door tracks while I was testing the new opener. Didn't flinch, didn'...