I totally get what you mean about the lingering garage smell. When we started fixing up our old detached garage, I figured a couple coats of primer an...
That’s kind of what I’m worried about—my house is old, and I found copper, PVC, and even some weird flexible stuff under the kitchen sink. I’m tempted...
I wrestled with the same question when I swapped out a short run of old copper for PEX in my laundry room. Ended up pulling a permit just to play it s...
Wrapping My House Up Like a Sweater—Worth the Hassle? I totally get what you mean about the windows fogging up. When I did a bunch of weatherstrippin...
I hear you on the “marine grade” stuff—had my hopes up, but the rust creeps in anyway. I actually tried composite trim on a window surround last year....
Interesting points, but honestly, I'm not sure prying up boards regularly is practical for everyone. When I first bought my house, I was super cautiou...
I feel this. When I tackled my first renovation—a small garden shed turned guest room—I thought reclaimed wood would be a budget-friendly shortcut. No...
We bought our beach place thinking it'd just need some cosmetic updates—paint, fixtures, maybe flooring. Ha, rookie mistake. Once we opened up a wall ...
Vinyl plank surprised me too when we redid our kitchen. I thought it'd feel plasticky, but it's actually comfy underfoot and cleans up easy. Tile defi...
Corsican mint definitely sounds more manageable than creeping Jenny, but honestly, my experience has been a bit different. I tried Corsican mint in pa...
We just finished ours and ended up around $10k, but we had to redo some plumbing we weren't expecting. Curious if anyone else ran into surprise plumbi...
Had a similar dilemma myself...cleared gutters, improved drainage, but still felt dampness creeping in. Eventually sealed up a few cracks—honestly, it...
I've been dealing with a similar headache on my patio, though mine's concrete rather than brick. When I first moved in, I thought a quick power wash w...
I've actually tried solar-powered deck lights myself, and honestly, they're a bit hit or miss. Last summer, I set up a few around my patio bar area th...
Totally agree that careful planning can blend practicality and aesthetics nicely. When I first redid my porch, I underestimated how much wind we actua...