Salt Air Nightmares: Building Materials That Don’t Rust Away I hear you on the sticker shock with 316. I’ve had more than one project where the clien...

Couldn’t agree more about the prep work—if someone skips that, it’s usually a sign of bigger issues down the line. I really like your point about aski...

Funny, I ran into the same issue last month hanging shelves in a client’s 1930s bungalow. The shelf said “50 lbs per shelf,” but the rail system had a...

Squirrels really do have a sixth sense for the comfiest spot, don’t they? I’ve watched them bypass a whole row of trees just to nap on my outdoor sofa...

That’s the truth. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on “weatherproof” finishes, only to watch them peel or pit after a year or two. Stainless is pricey,...

Funny you mention the weather stripping—I've actually had the opposite experience after shimming hinges. In my case, the weather stripping seemed to f...

Honestly, I’ve lost count of the times I’ve opened up a wall expecting one thing and finding something completely different. It’s wild how often a “su...

That “old library basement” smell is so real—sometimes I think it just seeps into the walls over time. I’ve noticed, too, that even a basic duct clean...

Haha, loose floorboards are sneaky little devils, aren't they? Curious though—did you find any particular bracing method worked better for you? I've s...

Dish soap trick actually makes sense—I've seen it work well too, especially if you're careful about drying right away. Curious though, have you ever t...

Definitely true about ventilation, but I'm curious—has anyone found certain materials or finishes that hold up surprisingly well against coastal humid...