New Materials Save Headaches I hear you on the reclaimed wood. I tried to salvage an old door for a bathroom vanity once—thought it’d be a cool state...

My last bathroom remodel was around $6k, but honestly, it could've easily ballooned higher if I hadn't done most of the labor myself. Older homes defi...

Been there myself, and it's always those tiny oversights that eat up the most time. Good job on the earthquake-proofing though—it's one thing to follo...

I've had my share of battles with smart locks too—once got locked out after a power outage reset the whole system. Ended up installing a hidden key lo...

I get the appeal of wired setups, but honestly, battery tech has improved a ton lately. I installed rechargeable LED puck lights under my cabinets abo...

I've tried moisture-absorbing paint in a small laundry room once, and honestly, the results were pretty underwhelming. It wasn't terrible or anything,...

PVC's fine for decorative stuff, but if you're hanging anything heavy or want it to last, metal conduit is definitely the safer bet. I've seen PVC sag...

I agree about the neighbors—some communities or neighborhoods have pretty specific expectations about fencing types. I've installed both kinds myself,...