- Totally get what you mean about the subfloor. - I’ve had to redo “good enough” work more than once because it just didn’t feel right in real life...

Geotextile fabric is solid advice—definitely helps keep things stable. A few thoughts from my own trial-and-error: - Sand can actually compact and cl...

Totally agree about the balance—it's surprising how quickly something minor can turn into a big annoyance. A couple things I've noticed over the years...

Good points on the radiant barrier—wish we'd thought of that earlier. We ended up adding a solar attic fan, and honestly, it's been pretty effective a...

Totally relate to this. Had a similar experience when we redid our kitchen counters with reclaimed barn wood. Looked amazing in photos, but once insta...

- Totally get this feeling. When we redid our bathroom, the tile guy laid one tile slightly crooked. Drove me nuts every morning for weeks. - Eventual...

Totally agree, pricier doesn't always mean better connection. Couple things I've noticed from my own setup: - Bulbs using Zigbee or Thread protocols ...

Good points all around. I've used both, and honestly: - Hammering by hand is kinda therapeutic, but slow going. - Brad nailer saves tons of time, esp...