That’s the truth. Last year I spent two weeks thinking my permit was “in review” when it turned out I’d uploaded the wrong version of my floor plan. N...
Man, I hear you. I did almost the exact same thing about ten years ago—ran UF cable straight in the trench because it was cheaper and seemed like plen...
Convection’s great for roasting veggies or getting a good crisp on fries, but I’ve had the same issue with pizza—sometimes it just dries out the toppi...
I’ve called a couple times after submitting stuff online. Once, the lady actually found my application buried in her inbox and moved it up. Other time...
Same here, fingerprint readers and reno work just don't mix. I remember painting one afternoon, got latex paint all over my fingers, and spent 10 mins...
Sanding sponges are decent, but honestly, I've found wet sanding with a damp drywall sponge even better. A few years back, I was redoing our guest roo...
Bamboo decking really is a hidden gem. Did a friend's beach place last summer, and we went bamboo mostly because he liked the look and the budget was ...
I've messed around with charcoal bags too, and they're decent for closets or cabinets, but honestly, in a crawlspace that's already damp enough to fil...
Wood definitely helps—my kitchen used to feel like a hospital with all the glossy white cabinets. Swapped out just a couple doors for matte wood panel...
I tried citronella candles too, but honestly, they were mostly just mood lighting for me. What really helped was installing some string lights with wa...
I've gotta agree with the microfiber mop suggestion. Steam mops seem great at first—quick, easy, and you get that satisfying feeling of blasting away ...
I've had permeable paving for about five years now, and honestly, upkeep hasn't been much worse than regular concrete. Maybe I've been lucky, but asid...
You're spot-on about elevating furniture off the patio surface. I picked up that trick from my dad years ago after watching him prop up our picnic tab...
I've had similar experiences with those sprays. They're decent for stretching out the time between deep cleans, but definitely not a magic bullet. Hon...
Ha, been there. My last house had this ancient faucet that no standard adapter seemed to fit—ended up MacGyvering it with some plumber's tape and a ra...