Yeah, I’ve noticed that too, but I’m still not totally convinced Zigbee is always the answer. I tried adding a repeater plug in my hallway and honestl...

DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? I get where you’re coming from, but I’m not sure the old pins are always the...

Funny you mention that—I was skeptical about gravel at first too. I mean, gravel's gravel, right? But turns out size and type really do matter. I star...

Good points overall, especially about lifecycle costs. But have you considered how often design changes might pop up mid-project? Injection molds aren...

Yeah, junipers are basically nature's gasoline... learned that the hard way myself. Ever seen ornamental grasses catch? Pampas grass and fountain gras...

Fair points, but have you ever seen veneer age over time? I've noticed it can sometimes look a bit... artificial after a few years. Real brick might b...

True, but did you find the extra landscaping and maintenance costs manageable long-term? I've seen similar lots turn into great spaces, but budgeting ...

Honestly, I've wondered the same about precious metals... can't picture my local grocery store suddenly accepting silver coins. I once had a power out...

I've been wondering about that preset thing myself—does it really save you much hassle in practice? I mean, sure, having a "heatwave" or "cold snap" m...

Interesting points about composite siding, but have you noticed any fading or discoloration over the years? I've seen some composites that look great ...

Fair point, but now I'm curious—do you think manufacturers should factor installation quality into their ratings somehow? Or would that just muddy the...

Yeah, but isn't that true for pretty much every specialized field? Ever tried talking to a software engineer or a doctor mid-conversation? Architects ...