Yeah, the WiFi range thing is real—my backyard’s just big enough that I had to mess with extenders too. I totally agree about the smart plugs being a ...

3M strips are a gamble on textured walls, honestly. I tried them in my last place (orange peel texture) and half the time they’d just peel off after a...

Gotta agree on baking soda—it's surprisingly gentle. I was nervous trying it on my vintage knobs (first-time renovator jitters, anyone?), but it worke...

Totally agree about subtlety being key. When I first started renovating, I got carried away with all the flashy smart gadgets—ended up with a fridge t...

Had a similar humidity issue messing with my door, but honestly, sanding down the door felt a bit drastic to me. I ended up installing a simple storm ...

Haha, squirrels can be sneaky little troublemakers... but seriously, at 20 years, you're doing great. Still, wouldn't hurt to get a quick inspection—s...

Yeah, I totally agree inspectors generally have good intentions, but they're human too. Honestly, from what I've seen, half the time it's just a matte...

True, swapping showerheads or faucets is pretty straightforward—I did mine last month and felt like a plumbing wizard, lol. But for anything deeper (p...