That’s exactly it—sometimes people get so hung up on “doing it right” that they forget about actually living in the space. I’ve been guilty of this my...
I hear you, but I’m stubborn—I still chase that “perfect” line every time. Angled sash brushes are a game changer, though. I used to rely on tape, but...
I’m convinced those moisture absorber packs are the real MVP—especially the disposable ones. The reusable ones never seemed to pull as much water for ...
Green board is just not up to the job where water’s involved, no matter how they market it. I learned that the hard way—tried it once behind a tub, fo...
We had similar flooding issues, and landscaping definitely helped, but honestly, it wasn't enough for us. Our place sits on heavy clay soil—water just...
I've gotta say, mechanical locks have saved me more than once. Batteries dying at the worst possible moment is exactly why I stick to old-school keys—...
Weatherstripping alone helps a bit, especially if your current door has noticeable gaps—but honestly, if noise is a real issue, a solid-core door make...
Composite decking is definitely a solid choice, but honestly, don't overlook hardwood options either. I renovated my first beach house a couple years ...
Yep, been there too. When we first started renovating, I got caught up in the whole "smart home" wave and installed a fancy thermostat and lights that...
True, but I wouldn't always count on it. Had a permit issue myself where the inspector was friendly enough but didn't offer much in terms of alternati...
Grouping plants definitely helps, but honestly, pebble trays never did much for me. Maybe my house is just too dry or something? One thing I've found ...
I get your skepticism—honestly, I've renovated just one storm shelter myself, and the fancy vents didn't seem to do much. It was more about keeping gu...
I get your point about the ultrasonic repellents being hit or miss, but honestly, bird spikes always seemed a bit harsh to me. I had a similar nesting...
Smaller rugs are definitely easier to manage, but I've found even those can get pretty gross if you forget about them for a bit (guilty here...). Has ...
I've had similar experiences with humidity trays—honestly, I think they're a bit overrated. When I first started keeping houseplants, I set up trays u...