Totally with you on cedar mulch holding up better in storms, though I've found pine bark isn't always that bad if you layer it thick enough. Still, ce...

Totally agree about the sump pump—it's one of those things you don't fully appreciate until you're ankle-deep in water at 2 AM. Spray foam is great fo...

Haha, inspectors really have seen worse. Last year ours walked in mid-disaster—tools everywhere, drywall dust coating everything, and me trying to con...

Glad someone else said it! In my experience, inspectors are mostly looking to check off boxes related to safety and structural integrity—not aesthetic...

Chamomile's definitely easier to handle, but honestly, mint isn't all bad if you keep it contained. I planted mine in an old whiskey barrel—thought I ...

Hitting 20 years isn't just luck—it's good habits paying off. That said, even with regular DIY maintenance, sometimes parts just give out randomly. My...

Vinyl plank is definitely a solid choice, but honestly, don't write off cork entirely just yet. I installed cork flooring in my guest bath a few years...

I've seen similar issues myself. A few years back, I went all-in on insulation thinking I'd save big on heating bills. Sure enough, moisture started c...

Totally agree with this. When we redid our bathroom last year, tackling the tiling and painting ourselves saved us a bundle—and honestly, it was prett...