11 chronicles
Garage Side Stories
This is the more personal side of the blog — renovation regrets, lawn care lessons, tool wall organization, garage sale finds, and the everyday realities of owning an older house with a family.
May 23, 2026
I’m Just a Guy Who Has Owned Three Problematic Houses.
Sam Mercer — a regular homeowner in Columbus, Ohio who has renovated three different houses the hard way. Here’s my real...
May 21, 2026
Why I Started This Blog After Getting Burned on More Than One House Project
After three houses and too many expensive mistakes, I decided to share what actually works for normal homeowners. No con...