I’ve actually seen a few folks try to juggle both—15-year mortgage and early energy upgrades—but it’s definitely a tightrope. In my own case, I had to...

Milestone draws really do seem to hit that sweet spot. I’ve seen too many projects get bogged down in admin when folks try to micromanage every little...

Honestly, I get the love for daylight—nothing really compares to that natural shift and the way it makes colors pop. But I’ve actually had some luck w...

I totally hear you on the paddle feel—some of those “smart” switches just don’t have the same tactile satisfaction. I’ve used Lutron Caseta in a coupl...

I used to be a die-hard “real wood or bust” person, but after one too many framing jobs where half the 2x4s looked like propellers, I switched over. E...