Exactly—peace of mind is priceless. Recently did a small reno with vinyl plank, and honestly, the savings let me splurge a bit on lighting and fixture...

I've found county GIS maps aren't always the gold standard either. Had one property where GIS showed an easement clear across our backyard, but the re...

Great points about airflow and furniture placement—definitely overlooked those when I first set mine up. A couple things I'd add from a budget perspec...

I've had similar experiences, and while I do appreciate the convenience, I sometimes question if the savings really match up with the hype. A couple o...

This right here is spot-on. Learned that lesson the hard way when I moved into my current place. Fixtures looked amazing at first, but within weeks I ...

Had something similar happen when we refinished our basement—appraiser completely missed the built-in shelving and upgraded flooring. I put together a...

Battery life's definitely improved, but honestly, for longer projects I still lean toward pneumatic nailers. Yeah, hoses can be a pain, but they're ch...

Good points, but honestly, I'd be careful about even casually bringing up repair costs upfront—it can sometimes set a weird tone with neighbors. Inste...

Totally get where you're coming from—smart gadgets are tempting, but I've seen friends struggle with connectivity issues and false alarms. Personally,...