Title: how much should I budget to renovate a beach house? Fiber cement siding is a solid call for coastal spots—totally agree there. I learned that ...

I hear you on that. I once spent a whole weekend shaping a “dry stream” for drainage, even picked out river stones and everything. Looked awesome unti...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I think some of the “boring” stuff can be overhyped by contractors. Like, spray foam is great, but I wen...

Totally get where you’re coming from—those little annoyances can drive you up the wall. I swear, half my projects end up being detective work for weir...

Bamboo screening does have its perks, especially if you've got an escape artist pup. I tried willow hurdles once, thinking they'd add that rustic char...

Haha, been there! Honestly though, baskets can be a lifesaver—makes the space feel cozy and lived-in. And yeah, tile quotes always seem to hit harder ...

We had a similar experience with wiring when we tackled our master bath. Previous owners had done some sketchy DIY—wires twisted together, no junction...

Totally agree with this. Inspectors usually aren't nitpicking aesthetics, but unfinished plywood can definitely catch their attention—especially if it...

Tinted primers are decent, but honestly, I've had better luck spot-priming with something like Zinsser Cover Stain instead. BIN is great too, but the ...

Painter's tape is actually pretty underrated for stuff like this. I've done a bunch of remodels, and trust me, batteries always pick the worst moments...

Couldn't agree more about checking local groups—those have saved my sanity more times than I can count. But honestly, I've found that sometimes even i...