The old nails are the worst, right? I thought I’d be clever and use a magnet to find the ones I missed, but turns out it only works if they’re not bur...

NATURAL CLEANERS VS STORE-BOUGHT STUFF FOR APPLIANCES I totally get the “marinate” thing—my stovetop is basically a science experiment half the time....

I’ve totally had that greasy putty residue problem, especially in my old apartment where the walls were painted with who-knows-what. Once, I tried to ...

I get your point about sanding too much causing headaches, but I dunno... as a newbie, I found sanding lightly between primer coats actually made thin...

I dunno, tapping into existing wiring sounds easy enough, but when I tried adding pendants after my recessed lights, it turned into a mini disaster. T...

I've been debating this exact thing lately. Thought I'd be clever and stick with rechargeables, but after fumbling around in the dark at 2 AM because ...

Your driftwood and moss idea reminds me of when I tried to DIY a coffee table using a big slab of wood I found on a hike. Thought it'd be super easy—j...

Interesting to hear your experience with regular grout. I'm still in the planning stage for my first bathroom remodel, and honestly, epoxy grout sound...

I totally get this. When I first started renovating my place, I figured trim would be the easiest and cheapest part—just some wood strips, right? But ...