I started this blog almost 10 years after I started working on houses. While I have initially written posts towards the beginning of my story, I will certainly go out of order. This page is to list the stories in the order they actually happened! If you meant to look for a post by the date it was posted on this blog you can look at the list here.
August 2019
Prevent Water Damage 24/7: a Flo by Moen Review
July 2019
The True Cost of Small Drywall Repair for Bee Removal
How to Tape Drywall Inside Corners: Levels 0-3 Beginner Tips
How to Make an Invisible Drywall Patch
June 2019
Remediation Company Bee Removal…It’s Clean!
Not Your Average Beginner Drywall Taping Tips
A High Flow Air Return Extends the Life of Your Air Conditioner
May 2019
Make Your Home Smart for Under $1000
April 2019
This $hit is About to Get Real
March 2019
Protect Your Home From Plumbing Leaks: Flo and Phyn
February 2019
Day 3 of IBS 2019: More Product Previews
Just Needs Paint at IBS 2019
Reasons to Choose Uponor PEX-a
Advantages of a Plumbing Manifold System
Why Choose an Uponor Manifold System
How to Build a Whole House Uponor PEX-a Manifold
Sanity Saving PEX Manifold Installation Tips
January 2019
Build a Better Bathroom with Schluter KERDI-BOARD
2019 DIY New Year’s Resolutions
October 2018
A Multi Zone Wi-Fi Hose Faucet Timer–No Digging Needed!
Durability Experiments for Different House Gaskets
August 2018
Is There a Car in Your Garage? Garage Storage Ideas
A Master Planned On Street Parking Problem
How to Install Click Laminate Flooring without Removing Baseboards
July 2018
FLIR C2 Review: Superman Vision with a Thermal Camera
What is Rectified Tile and Why You Want It (or Not)
Tips for Rebuilding After a Flood: Ready for the Next One
May 2018
An Airtight Home: How to Choose and Install Sill Sealer Gasket
99% Done is not a Finished Project
April 2018
That Mold Smell is Just a Symptom
Uses for a Thermal Image Camera
Are You Looking at a Flooded Fireplace? How to Investigate!
Spot Warning Signs of a Shoddy Flood Remodel
March 2018
Spot Warning Signs of a Shoddy Flood Remodel
Expand Your Home with a White Noise Machine
Must-Have Home Features: Dealbreaker or Compromise?
February 2018
Should You Buy a Home Right Now? An All-Inclusive Checklist
Must-Have Home Feature: Short Commute Distance
January 2018
Do You Need to Remove Tile After Flood Water Invades?
No One Else Will Care About Your Home as Much as You
December 2017
Using Zillow for Current Housing Market Research
November 2017
What You Need to Know BEFORE You Replace Your Roof
What to Expect the Day of Your Roof Replacement
Lessons Learned from a Replacement Roof Install
Blog Ammo Reload Week – Everyone Has A Job To Do
Tips on Listing an Apartment, Condo, or House for Rent
October 2017
We are Actively Looking for a Home in Dickinson, TX
The Housing Market After a Hurricane: Month 2
September 2017
Rebuild After Hurricane Harvey: Reviving a Beloved Home
How to Spot Shitty Hurricane Harvey “General Contractors”
How to Use Home Insurance Claim Money: A New Mindset
August 2017
Is it a Vacation without a Trip to Menards?
July 2017
Spot On! Meet the New Just Needs Paint
June 2017
Some Behind the Scenes Housekeeping
The Importance of Reading the Owner’s Manual
Childproof Kitchen Appliances? Try Before You Buy
May 2017
Just Getting Started: Where We are Headed
June 2016
Earplugs: Which are Best for Hammering…and Sleeping (the sleeping part)
March 2016
Where do You Park Your Bicycle at Home?
Bicycle Storage Solutions–Get Your Space Back!
June 2015
An Unexpected Home Feature: Walk-in Closet Location
September 2014
The Luxury of Patience During a Remodel
How Much Extra Tile Do You Need? Baseboard? Insulation?
Consider Installing a Tile Window Sill Treatment
June 2014
Wield the Best Shower Squeegee in Your Immaculate Bathroom
Don’t Quit Your Day Job
January 2014
Buying Versus Renting Tools: When to Rack Up Rental Fees
December 2013
Build a Granite Shower Curb with a Prefab Granite Backsplash
Installing Schluter KERDI Like a Boss
September 2013
A Mustachian Wedding: Trading Manual Labor for Vows
July 2013
How to Bullnose Tile: Two Options…Option #2
Make a Statement with the Right Tile Pattern
How to Install a Tile Window Ledge Treatment
February 2013
Slab Plumbing Leak? PEX to the Rescue!
12 Ways to Detect a Supply Plumbing Leak Under a Slab Foundation
December 2012
A Ridiculously Dramatic Master Closet Remodel
When a Window Faces a Wall…Paint It!
March 2011
Ways to Try Out House Designs and Layouts
February 2011
Beer Saved This Bathtub Tile Surround Install
January 2011
Need A Home Workout Plan? Try DIY Home Renovations!
A Free DIY More-Than-Just-Paint Visualizer
September 2010
Stop Watching House Hunters on HGTV
May 2010
Choose Between Mitered and Coped Baseboard Inside Corners
How to Cope Baseboard Inside Corners
March 2010
Window Replacement: Increase Wealth, Health and Happiness
July 2009
Find Any Item in Home Depot Without Help
May 2009
How Many Coats of Primer? Answered.
Paint a Room? I Would Rather Replace a Toilet
February 2009
Just Needs Paint: the Story Behind the Name
December 2008
Before and After: Make a Small Kitchen Look Bigger
Before and After: A One Bath Home Bathroom Remodel
June 2008
How to DIY a Natural Stone Interior Door Threshold
Building an Attic Walkway of Your Dreams
!@#$%^&*…How Do I Fix This Problem?
November 2008
Learn a New Skill: Read a Book (It’s Not Heart Surgery)
September 2008
Bringing Up Neighborhood Morale
Hurricane Ike and a Bathroom Subfloor Repair
The Home Depot Bathroom is Better than Any Showroom Floor!
The Best 20 Ton Jack: The Cheap One You Own
What is Wrong with this Bathroom?
How to Replace Electrical Wiring
Why Replace Home Electrical Wiring, the Panel…Everything!
Tips for a Better Cement Backer Board Layout
How to Decide Between a Diamond or Square Tile Layout
August 2008
Demo Day and Subfloor Problems
Start Now! Begin House Projects When You Move In
Sanity Saving DIY Bullnose Tile Trim Tips
How to Bullnose Tile: Two Options…Option #1
Motivation for Learning to Bullnose Tile
How to Determine Countertop Overhang
To Grout or Not to Grout: An Argument for a Granite Tile Countertop
Earplugs: Which are Best for Hammering…and Sleeping (the hammering part)
July 2008
How to Build a Tile Countertop 1200 Miles Away
The Ultimate Guide on How to Build a Tile Countertop
Learn a New Skill: Find a Mentor in the Business
Learn a New Skill: Help a Friend
How an Engineer Decides on a Wet Tile Saw: A DeWALT D24000 Review
What is Wrong with this Kitchen?
Planning to Remodel a House Two States Away
2008-2010
Just Needs Paint House: Update #1
2007
Master the Art of Quickly Searching Craigslist
How this House Stuff Began
