Inspectors usually have tight schedules, so I wouldn't count on extra time just because you're mid-repair. Had one inspector who appreciated seeing ac...

Yeah, the fraying might actually help with the look you're going for—adds a kind of aged, mystical feel. I've used cheesecloth before for Halloween se...

I've had decent luck mixing real and fake plants, but honestly, the watering situation gets tricky if they're up high. Tried it once in my sunroom cei...