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Home improvement projects, big or small, can be a fantastic way to make a living space truly your own. Whether you’re embarking on a full-scale renovation or tackling a minor issue like a drafty storm door, the goal is often the same: to create a comfortable, personal sanctuary. I remember when I first started thinking … Read more
Thinking about updating your kitchen? It’s a big project, and one of the first big questions is: do I tackle this myself or hire someone? I’ve been through a few home projects, and this is something I’ve learned a lot about. My garden is my happy place, but sometimes, home improvement projects feel like wrestling … Read more
Living in close proximity, like in a duplex or townhome, often means sharing more than just a property line – you might also be sharing your sounds. That’s where a party wall, the shared wall between two dwelling units, comes in. Over time, you might notice that sounds travel a little too easily through it. … Read more
Living in close quarters, especially in multi-story homes, means sometimes you can hear more than you’d like. Whether it’s the rumble of the TV from downstairs or the chatter from a home office above a master bedroom, unwanted noise can really disrupt the peace. I’ve been looking into some practical ways to tackle this, focusing … Read more
So, you’re diving into a home renovation project. Exciting stuff! You’ve got plans to retile a bathroom and lay down some fresh laminate in the bedroom. But before the new materials go down, there’s the less glamorous task of dealing with what’s already there – specifically, old tile glue and lining compound on your subfloor. … Read more
Home improvement projects. They start with such good intentions, don’t they? A fresh coat of paint, a new kitchen, maybe even that bathroom you’ve been dreaming about. But as anyone who’s been through it knows, renovations can be a bumpy road. Today, I want to talk about what happens when things don’t go quite as … Read more