Title: Building Green? Watch Out For Those Sneaky VOCs I’ve run into this issue more times than I’d like to admit, especially with clients who are re...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve seen plenty of “trendy” finishes that just don’t hold up over time, especially in busy kitchens. Honestly, ...
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? I’ve seen a lot of folks regret not investing enough in the “bones” of their house. One proje...
That hits the nail on the head. I've worked on projects where investor involvement started out as "supportive," but then slowly turned into daily call...
I hear you—sometimes it feels like the tech is more in charge than I am. I’ve noticed a lot of these systems pick up on random background noise and su...
Totally agree, the tech has come a long way. Layering GIS with utility data saves me hours, especially for initial feasibility checks. That said, I’ve...
STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY You’re not alone—those code diagrams can feel pretty rigid, especially when you’re working...
Title: Building Green? Watch Out For Those Sneaky VOCs That lines up with my experience too. “Low-VOC” is a marketing term that doesn’t always transl...
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? That’s the trick, isn’t it? There’s a big difference between intentional patina and just plai...
Funny you mention tight corners—I swear, every project I tackle has at least one impossible spot that makes me question my life choices. Cordless nail...
That's a solid point about layout. I've worked on a few builds where clients initially insisted on bigger lots, but after we mapped out the actual foo...
That's been my experience too, but I wouldn't entirely discount the impact of energy-efficient upgrades just yet. While it's true appraisers often foc...
Good points here, especially about the mortar. I've seen a few DIY fire pits where people used regular cement, and it didn't end well—cracks everywher...
Converted a barn into a home a few years back—definitely an interesting experience. Structurally, barns can be tricky since they're rarely built with ...