Nailed it with the “stuff nobody sees” point. It’s wild how people obsess over the look of a backsplash or the exact shade of paint, but then totally ...

I went down the synthetic shingle rabbit hole last year. Honestly, they’re not just hype—at least not all of them. Some brands use recycled materials ...

I get the appeal of simple setups, but I’ve got to nudge back a bit on the “soft white bulb for fill.” If you’re aiming for both comfort and sustainab...

It’s wild how much debate there is about what’s “essential” when you’re pouring a slab. I’ve seen folks swear by just gravel and hope for the best, bu...

No argument there—the satisfaction when everything’s plumb is hard to beat. Still, I can’t help but wonder if the real root of the problem is how fast...

That margin of error drives me nuts, especially when you’re trying to design for minimal site disturbance. I keep hoping some county will invest in mo...