Haha, exactly my thoughts lately. I've got Hue bulbs too, and while the bridge setup is definitely more stable (less random disconnects at 2 AM...), i...

Had a similar issue myself—thought I'd cleverly drain the pool into my flower beds for some free watering. Ended up drowning half my plants instead......

Haha, wish I'd read this earlier—my basement ceiling currently resembles an overgrown jungle. It's cozy in theory, but friends jokingly ask if I'm hid...

French drains are solid, but yeah, maintenance is key. I learned that the hard way when one at my rental property turned into a mini-swamp after tenan...

Haha, been there, done that. Olive oil blends might sound like a great DIY hack, but hardwood floors aren't salad dressing—lesson learned the hard way...

Totally get the struggle—had a similar headache with solar panels on an older property. Rebates required specific panel placements, but historic guide...

Haha, your fern sounds exactly like mine—one day of slightly dry air and it acts like it's auditioning for a Shakespearean tragedy. I've also found pe...

Haha, sounds familiar... I've had my share of "green space" adventures too—sometimes it feels like they're just looking for reasons to shuffle paper a...

Couldn't agree more about the dollar-store solar lights—lesson learned the hard way here too. Also, quick tip: keep an eye on tree branches or bushes ...

Hydrogen peroxide is a solid tip—I stumbled onto that one myself after a particularly stubborn mold situation last spring. Vinegar was my go-to for ag...