Yep, learned that lesson myself... ouch. I'd second the brushed nickel suggestion—it's decent—but honestly, even that can show wear over time. Fixture...

- Totally get the acoustics thing—my place has tile floors, and I swear it echoes every awkward command. - Also, tried whispering to Google Home once ...

- Bamboo flooring's solid, especially strand-woven—seen it hold up surprisingly well in a few commercial projects. Still skeptical about cork, though....

Had a similar issue with imported plumbing fixtures once—looked sleek and modern online, but the fittings were metric and didn't match our local stand...

• GIS maps are handy, but they're definitely not gospel. I've seen plenty of outdated easements still lurking around online. • Had a similar experienc...