Reclaimed wood’s a double-edged sword, for sure. I did a bathroom reno last year and tried to use salvaged beams for shelving—looked great but the pre...

Agree with the limestone fines recommendation—polymeric sand can sometimes set unevenly if you're not careful. Just make sure your base prep is thorou...

I get the hesitation about relying fully on tech, but honestly, hiding a spare key outside feels riskier to me. A few thoughts: - Most burglars know ...

Mid-range usually hits that balance, yeah. A lot of folks underestimate how much proper lighting affects the overall feel of a space—brightness, color...

- Lighting is definitely one of those sneaky details people underestimate. Good catch on that. - In my experience, layering different types of light...