Couldn't agree more with this. As someone who's dealt with properties having hidden pipe issues, catching it early saves you so much headache (and mon...

Definitely agree on the desk fans—simple solutions often work surprisingly well. Another thing I've found helpful, especially in older properties, is ...

Dry creek beds definitely have their advantages, especially in terms of low maintenance and aesthetics. That said, I've also seen good results with Fr...

Totally agree about insulation alone not being a complete fix. I've found that combining insulation with resilient channels and acoustic sealant aroun...

Hand-mixing concrete is definitely no joke, kudos for powering through that. Regarding bamboo, from my experience, treating it every 2-3 years usually...