Funny you mention orientation—we stumbled onto something similar. Originally planned pricey skylights for natural lighting, but tweaking window placem...

Totally agree with this. Last summer, I built a small garden shed on a tight budget, carefully selecting lumber that looked straight and stable at the...

Haha, I feel this. Fancy software always seems perfect until you're knee-deep in troubleshooting at midnight. I've found that spreadsheets actually he...

Good points about venting and pipe size, but honestly, sometimes going bigger isn't always the best solution—especially if you're on a tight budget. I...

I get the convenience factor you're talking about, but honestly, I'd still recommend shopping around a bit more before settling. When we bought our pl...

Did something similar a couple years ago on a tight budget, and I second the matte tile suggestion 100%. I went with a matte hexagonal tile in a soft ...