I hear you on the faux ivy—sometimes it looks more like a movie set than a backyard, but if it hides the mess, I get the appeal. I’ve had better luck ...

Yeah, I’m with you on the “know when to stop” part. It’s wild how fast a simple drip can turn into a full-on project if you’re not careful. I’ve defin...

Honestly, I’ve had my lights start doing their own thing at the weirdest times, too—like, why does the hallway decide to go full disco mode at 2am? I ...

Seriously, this. I always laugh when they gloss over the “surprises” behind old walls. Last time I did a bathroom, I found a squirrel’s nest in the ve...

Honestly, same here. Tried those “weatherproof” boxes once, but they just turned into bug condos. At this point, I just use a heavy-duty outdoor cover...

Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from about the “lived-in” feel. I’ve seen folks stress over every little scratch, but honestly, a floor that’s...

Yeah, louvered doors always look so breezy in the photos, but the dust is unreal. I swapped mine out for solid panels last year—huge difference in cle...