- Interesting point about barberry—I hadn't really considered it before. Does it grow quickly though? I'm looking for something affordable that fills ...

Haha, I've definitely been there—my garden fence is basically zip ties and chicken wire. True, but do you ever wonder if neighbors secretly judge...

True, wood does have its charm, but honestly, moisture can be a nightmare in basements. Have you considered pre-colored PVC beadboard instead? No pain...

DampRid's decent, but I found it filled up way too fast in my place—felt like I was constantly swapping them out. Ever tried those charcoal bags inste...

Been there myself—thought replacing a leaky faucet would be straightforward. Ended up with water spraying everywhere and a surprise bill from the plum...

I feel your pain on the ancient wooden door situation—mine was basically a museum piece too. Here's my two cents after finally biting the bullet and u...

Totally agree on the sand issue—learned that the hard way myself. Couple things I've found helpful: - Mulch and compost really improved drainage over ...

I've worried about the same thing—1920s floors sound amazing, btw. I've mostly stuck with sand because it's cheap and effective, but yeah, it does tra...