Couldn’t agree more about the “no perfect layout” part. Every time I’ve started a new project, I think I’ve finally cracked the code, but then some sm...

WHEN “SMART” DEVICES AREN’T SO SMART AFTER ALL I hear you on the backup thing. I’ve wired up a few “smart” thermostats and, honestly, half the time I...

NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF That’s a solid point about insulation—if you’re already opening up the roof, it’s probably the best (and s...

Matte black’s definitely been getting a lot of attention lately, but I wouldn’t call it just a fad. I’ve installed a few matte black fixtures in diffe...

SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY Mixing finishes can work, but it takes a bit of planning. I’ve done a couple kitchens where we paired matte blac...

I've noticed similar issues with cordless nailers, but I think it heavily depends on the brand and model. I've been using a cordless finish nailer fro...