I hear you on the trip hazard thing—my kid wiped out on one of those old-school grates once, so I was anti-drain for a while. But honestly, trench dra...
I used to think the low-profile, hidden drains were the way to go, but after digging up a clogged one last summer, I’m not convinced anymore. Ended up...
Been there too. I used green board behind a tub surround once, figuring it was “good enough” since it’s supposed to be moisture resistant. Two years l...
Yeah, I’ve seen that domino effect too—one project turns into three. Honestly, unless you’re planning on heavy-duty stuff right away, I’d lean toward ...
I know what you mean about the rotating inspectors—had a similar mess when I was redoing my porch. One guy told me my railing was fine, next week a di...
Honestly, I’d rather bump out than build up just to avoid that mess. Second stories always seem to bring ceiling weirdness—plus, stairs eat up a ton o...
Couldn’t agree more. LED strips are a game changer for renters. I’ve used double-sided tape and even velcro for easier removal—less mess than caulk, b...
I get where you’re coming from, but I think waiting for obvious signs can backfire. Not saying you need to go full inspector mode every month, but a q...
Yeah, I hear you on the lath and plaster. I tried to keep mine too, but honestly, the patching was a pain and not cheap. Ended up finding some old kno...
Honestly, I wouldn’t trust stud finders alone—mine’s been way off, especially in old houses with weird framing. I usually just open up a section of dr...
Same here, honestly. I used to obsess over every tiny gap or uneven line, but with these old houses you’d drive yourself nuts trying to get things “pe...
I hear you on the hydraulic cement—fast setup is both a blessing and a curse. I’ve had it seize up in the bucket before I even got to the last gap. I’...
Yeah, those floor polishes are more trouble than they're worth. I tried one and it just highlighted every scratch and dust speck. Microfiber’s solid—q...
Honestly, I get the charm thing, but I'd rather touch up scratches occasionally than live with noticeable imperfections. A quick buff with a touch-up ...
I used to swap plants every season, but honestly, it got old fast. Between work and family, I just couldn't keep up with it. Now I stick mostly to eve...