Totally agree about the smaller accessories—lanterns especially can change the vibe pretty quick. I've also found outdoor rugs surprisingly helpful. T...

I had a similar situation at my old condo. Neighbors upstairs had a pretty serious surround sound setup, and sealing gaps around outlets and baseboard...

Haha, inspectors definitely have their own pet peeves. Last time ours came through, he completely ignored the half-painted cabinets and zeroed in on t...

Fair points, but subtle signs aren't always reliable. I flipped a house last year where everything seemed fine—no musty smells, water bills normal—but...

Yikes, been there. Makes me wonder how many other "little fixes" are secretly disasters waiting to happen. Ever opened up a wall thinking it'd be quic...