Side Hustle – Flipping Mowers
We’ve all been there. You’re hanging out on a Friday, HGTV happens to be on TV, and you’re convinced you can flip houses on the side. Suggestion; start smaller. Craigslist…
Ecobee Thermostat – A Homeowner’s Review
I bought my brother a Nest for his house warming gift. A few months later I bought a house and spent a ton of time researching thermostats. I came across…
What To Ask When Getting A New Driveway
My driveway is in bad shape and I will be in the market for a new one in the next 2 years. As an engineer in the heavy highway construction…
DIY – Painting Your Home’s Shutters
When we bought our house we had white shutters that looked dirty. White siding and white shutters look good initially, but take a lot of maintenance to keep clean and…
DIY – How And Where To Relocate A Thermostat
My first floor thermostat is an Ecobee and is poorly located in my dining room directly below the register. This is a BAD location for a thermostat. The cold air…
Refrigerator Filters
Last year we bought a new Whirlpool refrigerator. Whirlpool recommends changing the filter every 6 months and sells their branded filters for $50 each! I just purchased 3 of the…
DIY Winterize In-Ground Sprinkler Systems
When I bought my house 4 years it came with a 10 zone in-ground sprinkler. I never had or used an in-ground sprinkler system, so when it came time to…