Exquisite Home Remodeling Ideas
Your patio furniture is embarrassing you. You know the type — mismatched plastic chairs, a wobbly table that came in a flat box, and a bench from a big-box store that everyone politely ignores. I’ve been there. For the first three years after I moved into my place, my backyard looked like a garage sale … Read more
My old patio was a disaster — cracked concrete stained with ten years of barbecue drips, a stubborn rust ring from a terra cotta pot I’d left out all winter, and one corner that had heaved up so badly I tripped over it every single time I walked out the back door. I kept patching … Read more
My neighbor thought I’d lost my mind when I started digging a foundation in my backyard in October. “It’s nearly winter,” she called over the fence. “Exactly,” I said. By January, I was sitting in 185°F of cedar-scented bliss while snowflakes melted on the little window. That outdoor sauna changed my life — and my … Read more
Staring at a brown, shriveled rosemary plant that was supposed to be the star of your kitchen is a rite of passage. Most people think they lack a “green thumb” when, in reality, they probably just put a sun-loving Mediterranean herb in a soggy plastic pot in a dark corner. I’ve killed more mint than … Read more
Toilets come in many designs and styles, including those mounted on the floor and others with raised platforms. Your toilet might be on a raised platform, and you might wonder why. There are several reasons, and we are going to explore some of them. We will also look at some of the cons of having … Read more
It has happened to the best of us –the dreaded toilet water splash. Maybe it happened while you were doing your business, or the toilet had a strong flush, and some toilet water ended up on your face. While it’s gross to even think about it, most people ask, “Can you get std from toilet … Read more
The toilet is among the most challenging home fixtures to purchase. That’s because there are thousands of types and styles to choose from and many brands to peruse to find the best model for your needs. The decision will be even more challenging if you plan to move into a mobile home. You might wonder … Read more
Your fence line is probably the most neglected piece of real estate in your yard. Most people treat it like a property boundary and nothing more, leaving it to become a graveyard for weeds or a boring stretch of sun-bleached wood. I’ve spent way too many Saturdays staring at my own cedar fence, realizing it … Read more
I would imagine your “small yard” currently feels less like a private oasis and more like a glorified holding pen for your trash cans and a singular, sad folding chair. I’ve been there. In fact, back in 2014, I tried to turn my 10×10 concrete slab into a “Zen Garden” and ended up with a … Read more
Look, I’ve spent fifteen years trying to convince people that they don’t need a 4,000-square-foot library to feel like a sophisticated bookworm. I once tried to build a “reading retreat” in a literal closet, forgot to check the ventilation, and fell asleep only to wake up three hours later smelling like mothballs and old winter … Read more