- Running power and ethernet together is just asking for trouble—seen it too many times. - Mesh WiFi is solid these days, but I’ve had clients compl...
Honestly, I get the appeal of brushed nickel, but I’ve seen matte black hold up surprisingly well in some of my projects—especially if you go with a r...
Lighting Tweaks Made My Workspace Way Better - Couldn’t agree more on the CRI thing. Most folks don’t even know what it is, but swap out a cheap bulb...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS - “Just an inch” is the classic understatement. I’ve had sleeves drift half that and still ended up cursin...
- Seen way too many attics trashed by roof jobs where folks thought “it’ll be fine.” - Dust, nails, bits of shingle—stuff gets everywhere, and insul...
Good points overall, but honestly, grading isn't always a simple fix either. I've seen plenty of yards where adjusting the slope just shifts the probl...
- Been there myself—had an investor who started off totally hands-off, then gradually turned into a micromanager. - Learned the hard way: now I spell...
You're right to be cautious—drainage can definitely spiral into bigger headaches. A few quick thoughts from my experience: - DIY is fine for cosmetic...
Fair point, but honestly, sometimes I wonder if we're fighting a losing battle here. I've built homes for years, and no matter how much UV film or fan...
Good point on green upgrades potentially cutting down on surprises, but a couple things to keep in mind: - Green retrofits definitely help with effic...
- Totally agree with engineered lumber being more stable—definitely cuts down on callbacks and headaches later. - That said, I've found standard studs...
Fair points, but I'd push back a bit on the idea that custom finishes don't matter much. Sure, appraisers lean heavily on square footage and comps, bu...
- Wear long sleeves, gloves, and a decent respirator—not just a flimsy mask. - Baby powder helps keep fibers from sticking to skin, weird but true... ...
Fair points on bamboo flooring, but I think it really depends on the specific product and how it's installed. I've seen bamboo floors hold up surprisi...
- Smart thermostats are good, but they're definitely oversold sometimes. Seen plenty of homeowners think it'll fix their sky-high bills without addres...