Man, you nailed it with the pole sander. I remember thinking I could save time just using a block, but after an hour my shoulders were toast and I sti...

I've had decent luck with a baking soda paste for brass fixtures—just mix baking soda with a bit of water, rub gently, and rinse. Did wonders on my gr...

I totally get where you're coming from with keeping things timeless, especially in a historic house. But honestly, I find that seasonal decorating doe...

Your mold and wood rot story brought back memories of our first bathroom remodel—thought we'd nailed the planning too, until we found ancient plumbing...

That's true, visuals definitely help, but honestly, sometimes even the best renderings don't sway them. I remember a neighbor who spent weeks perfecti...

Haha, drywall sanding PTSD is real... I remember my first attempt—thought I'd nailed it until the paint went on and suddenly every bump and ridge was ...

Haha, been there myself—except mine was with weather sealing windows. Thought I'd nailed it until the first rainstorm proved otherwise. Ever had a DIY...

Totally get your point about rugs—I went through a phase of swapping mine out each season, and it honestly became more hassle than it was worth. I fin...

Totally feel your pain on the gravel thing. I made the same mistake a few years back—went with finer gravel thinking it'd compact better and look neat...

Good call on the moisture meter—I hadn't thought of using one on my deck, but makes sense considering how well it works for drywall and flooring. I've...

I totally hear you on this. A couple years back, I was renovating our kitchen and ran into the same frustrating back-and-forth with the permitting off...