That “every box is a new puzzle” line made me laugh—couldn’t be more true. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve opened up a junction expecting one t...

I’ve definitely had that “tacky wax” moment—one summer, I spent hours buffing a hallway and it still felt sticky for days. Never again in humid weathe...

Had a client once who insisted on fixing a bathroom faucet herself—she ended up with a geyser and a flooded vanity. I get the appeal of DIY, but somet...

Haha, your vintage hardware fiasco brings back memories. I once worked on a coastal cottage renovation and thought I'd found the perfect antique brass...

Your story about plumbing mishaps brought back some memories... I once had a client who insisted on DIY-ing their bathroom to save money. They did a d...

Creeping mint definitely has its perks, but I learned the hard way that even containers aren't foolproof. Last summer, I thought I'd mastered patio ga...