Crown Molding Installation Tips
Crown molding seemed fancy and unnecessary until I actually installed some. Changed my mind completely. That plain wall-ceiling joint looks unfinished now. Why Bother It’s...
Home Improvement
Expert tips and guides for home renovation and improvement projects
“Timeless Home Design – Principles That Never Go Out of Style”
Houses from the 1920s still look good. Houses from 1985 look dated. What’s the difference? Some design choices age, others don’t. Why Old Houses Age...
“How to Increase Home Value – 15 Projects Under”
Spent $15K renovating my first rental property. Got $18K more when I sold it. Not every project returns like that. Most don’t. Here’s what actually...
Best Home Renovation Projects for Maximum ROI in 2025
Watched HGTV tell my parents to gut their kitchen for “maximum ROI.” They spent $80K. Got maybe $40K back when they sold. The math on...
Why I Choose Plywood Siding for Most Home Projects
Plywood siding sounds cheap. It kind of is. But I’ve recommended it to clients for 10+ years because sometimes cheap and effective is exactly what...
The Wood Glues I Actually Use in My Workshop
Own more wood glue than I probably need. Most of it sits unused. Here’s what actually comes off the shelf regularly. For Most Stuff: Titebond...
“Rockwool vs Fiberglass – What I Install in Most Homes”
Get asked about insulation all the time. Rockwool or fiberglass. Here’s my take after installing both for years. Fiberglass – The Standard Pink stuff. Been...
“T1-11 Siding – Affordable and Versatile”
T1-11 siding. The affordable plywood option that’s everywhere on sheds and cabins. What It Is Plywood with grooves cut in. Looks like vertical boards. Comes...
Timbor for Wood Pest Control
Timbor is the borate treatment for wood pest control. Here’s how it works. What It Kills Termites. Powder post beetles. Carpenter ants. Most wood-eating insects....
“Tung Oil vs Linseed Oil – Which to Use”
Tung oil versus linseed oil. Both work, different characteristics. Tung Oil From tung tree nuts. Dries harder than linseed. More water resistant. The premium option....