WHY DOES EVERY BUILDER NEED A MILLION DETAILS BEFORE STARTING? It makes me wonder—are we actually making things better by having all these choices, o...

I get what you mean about the big estimating tools lagging behind, especially with green materials. I’ve tried using RSMeans and even Buildertrend for...

Has anyone noticed if certain brands just play nicer together than others? I’ve been eyeing Lutron Caseta for a future project, but I keep hearing mix...

That’s a pretty spot-on description. I’ve always wondered, does anyone actually use those voice controls for more than just showing off to guests? I’v...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? Interesting to hear both of you had similar experiences. I’ve been looking at these for a few re...

SMART THERMOSTATS AND CHILL VIBES Interesting you mention the draft stopper—never thought something that simple would beat out techy vent covers. Did...