Category: Review

So, it was a hot summer day, and I noticed something off about the temperature in my house. Downstairs, everything was cool and comfy, thanks to the AC. But upstairs, it was a different story. It felt like a sauna up there! I started sweating just thinking about it, so I knew I had to…

Okay, so let’s talk about how long it takes to empty a septic tank. This is something I actually dealt with recently, so I can give you the lowdown based on my own experience. First off, I noticed my drains were getting sluggish. Things just weren’t flowing like they used to, and there were some…

Okay, so today I needed to get some fence posts in the ground. I decided to use a 4-inch post hole digger for the job. Let me tell you, it was a bit of a workout, but I got it done. Here’s how it went down. First, I marked out where each post needed to…

Okay, so I’ve been dreaming about building a barndominium for, like, forever. And I finally decided to take the plunge! I’m in Virginia, and finding the right builder was a big hurdle. I mean, you hear all sorts of stories. I did a ton of research, and guess what? It seems like there are a…

Okay, so, about those lead drain pipes. Let me tell you, it was a real adventure. It all started a few weeks ago. I noticed some water damage in my basement, right near where the main drain pipe is. At first, I thought, “No big deal, probably just a loose connection or something.” Boy, was…

Alright, folks, let’s talk about my little adventure with 3-inch PVC pipes. I needed to cut some for a DIY project at home, and let me tell you, figuring out how to slice through these things was a bit of a journey. At first, I thought, “How hard can it be?” Well, it turns out,…

I was scrolling through some home decor ideas the other day, and I stumbled upon this thing called “unusual track lighting.” I thought it sounded pretty cool, so I decided to give it a shot in my living room. First, I gathered some wooden logs, thinking they would give a rustic vibe. Then, I got…

Okay, here’s my experience with my 16 ft garage door spring: Man, let me tell you about this garage door spring. It’s been a real pain in the butt lately. So, the other day, I noticed my garage door was acting all funky. It was going up real slow and making all sorts of weird…

Okay, so I’ve been meaning to spruce up my driveway and patio for a while now. They were looking pretty dull, and I wanted something that would not only protect the concrete but also give it a nice, clean look. After doing some digging around, I decided to give the Dutch Boy Concrete Sealer a…

Okay, so, I had this problem at home. My doors just wouldn’t stay put. They would either slam shut or swing wide open at the slightest breeze. It was driving me nuts! So I thought, “I gotta get some door stoppers.” But then I realized, I had no clue what size to get. It’s not…

Hey everyone, it’s your boy back again with another project update. Today, I am talking about that “severe weather lumber” I have been using for my outdoor structures. Let me tell you, finding the right wood for my projects has been a journey. So, I started looking into this whole “severe weather” lumber thing. I…

Okay, so, I decided to spruce up the outside of my house a bit. The brick was looking pretty dull, and I figured a fresh coat of paint would do the trick. But first, I knew I had to prime it. I mean, you can’t just slap paint on brick, right? First, I gave those…

So, I’ve been thinking about getting a hot tub for a while now. I mean, who doesn’t love the idea of soaking in warm, bubbly water after a long day, right? But then came the hard part – figuring out which brand to go with. There are so many options out there, it’s kind of…

Alright, folks, gather ’round. Today, I’m gonna share my little adventure of figuring out how wide a shower bench should be. You see, I’ve been redoing my bathroom, and the shower’s been my latest project. Now, I ain’t no expert, but I like to get my hands dirty and figure things out as I go….

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to get a little pond set up in my backyard for a while now. Nothing too crazy, just something to chill by and maybe have a few goldfish swimming around. I landed on a 300-gallon pond ’cause it seemed like a good size – not too big, not too small….

So, I’ve been messing around with this idea of a watering backpack, right? I have some plants that need watering. I thought, “How can I make this easier and more efficient?” That’s when the idea for a watering backpack hit me. First, I grabbed an old backpack I had lying around. Nothing fancy, just something…

Hey there, you folks wanna hear about this 12′ closet rod? Let me tell ya, it’s somethin’ else. I got one of these in my house, and it’s changed the whole dang game, I’m tellin’ ya. Gettin’ That Closet Fixed Up Now, my old closet, it was a mess. Clothes all piled up, couldn’t find…

This here pool cover, you know, the round one, 18 ft, it ain’t just some fancy thing. It’s important, I tell ya! Keeps all the junk outta your pool. We’re talkin’ leaves, and twigs, and I seen a squirrel fall in once. Poor fella. Anyways, you gotta have a cover. Specially in the winter, keeps…

This here’s about them sheds in Kentucky, you know, them little houses folks put in their yards. My old eyes seen a lot of ’em, I tell ya. Some folks down the way, they got one for their tools, keeps ’em outta the rain. Smart, I reckon. Now, these sheds, they ain’t all the same….