Hardwood chips are solid, but honestly, pine mulch isn't always the villain it's made out to be. I used it around my rain barrels last spring, and wit...
Great tips, especially the permanent marker under the tape idea—wish I'd thought of that earlier. Honestly though, photos have been my lifesaver. Firs...
I feel your pain on the bathroom water park situation... had a similar experience myself when I first moved into my place. Thought I'd save some cash ...
Ha, wish I'd heard that chewing rule sooner... could've saved me from fishing potato peels out of mine last weekend. Thought the disposal could handle...
Honestly, epoxy can be hit or miss no matter the brand or prep. Had a similar issue myself—ended up biting the bullet and getting a pro fix. Cost more...
That's a great point about the tankless option—I hadn't really considered the environmental angle before. As a first-time homeowner, I'm still figurin...
I skipped the diverter at first, thinking gutter guards would be enough... but pollen season hit hard and my barrel turned into a yellowish mess. Ende...
Went through something similar last summer—thought eco-friendly caulk would be enough, but ended up redoing the whole thing with silicone after a nast...
Had the same issue when I moved into my first place—thought it was the filter too, but turned out the showerhead itself was the culprit. Vinegar soak ...
That's a decent rebate, but honestly, when I swapped mine out, the upfront cost still felt pretty steep. Took a while before the savings really kicked...
Haha, I love this idea of pipes talking back. Honestly, as someone who just bought their first home, I've learned pretty quickly that tech is great, b...
I get where you're coming from, plumbing can definitely turn into a nightmare fast...but honestly, I think it's still worth giving it a shot. When I f...
I feel your pain on this one. When I first moved into my place, I thought I was being super careful by taking a bunch of photos before sealing up the ...
I totally get your hesitation about solar—I had a similar experience with some cheap garden lights that barely lasted a season. But my neighbor invest...