Totally agree on updating backups—I've seen folks change out their deadbolts and forget the spare, only to realize it when they're standing in the rai...
Funny you mention the “convection” buzzword—every time I update a kitchen, buyers light up when they see it, even if they’re not sure what it does. I’...
Funny how the little things like bench placement end up mattering way more than the fancy finishes, right? I’ve seen folks get really hung up on tile ...
Couldn’t agree more. I’ve run into all kinds of surprises digging in old yards—pipes, random chunks of concrete, even an old horseshoe once. Grading’s...
Blackout curtains are a total game changer, I’ll give you that. I put them in my own bedroom a couple years back—mainly because the streetlight outsid...
Couldn’t agree more about waterproofing paint—it’s like putting a band-aid on a leaky pipe. I’ve seen folks spend a fortune on that stuff, only to hav...
I hear you on the smart switches—definitely a cleaner look than a bunch of smart bulbs, and you don’t have to worry about someone flipping the switch ...
I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen a fair number of doors where humidity really was the main culprit—especially with older solid w...
Haha, your doorbell story hits home. Had a similar issue with a smart security cam I installed at a client's place—kept getting alerts at weird hours....
Haha, totally get the struggle...but honestly, sometimes simpler is just better. I've installed quite a few smart thermostats for clients, and while t...
Yeah, sanding screens are great—definitely less clogging. I switched over a couple years back and haven't looked back since. One thing I noticed thoug...
I've used UV wax a few times on coastal projects, and honestly, it hasn't complicated touch-ups much for me. Usually, by the time I need to refresh th...
Yeah, plumbing can be sneaky like that... I've seen plenty of DIY attempts turn into bigger headaches down the line. Older homes especially have quirk...
Under-cabinet lighting is such a game changer, isn't it? Smart move skipping pendants if your space felt tight...sometimes less really is more. Sounds...
Haha, been there with the fancy vents—sometimes simpler really is better. Good insulation makes a huge difference, especially when you're stuck down t...