BUILDING GREEN? WATCH OUT FOR THOSE SNEAKY VOCS That’s a good point about colorants—last time I picked out paint, the “zero-VOC” base was fine, but a...

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS I’ve had better luck with the old-school solvent-based stuff too. Last time I used Eagle Armor Seal (from ...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I went down the rabbit hole with all those “essential” sink gadgets—colanders, cutting boards, soap dispensers.....

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOUR CITY CHANGED ITS CONSTRUCTION RULES? Yeah, I totally get where you’re coming from. Those portals are supposed to streamli...

Yeah, I get what you mean. I’ve toured a few “smart” homes that felt more like tech demos than actual living spaces—just too much going on visually. I...

Totally get the comfort angle, but I’m still a little hung up on the “energy savings” part. Maybe I’m just cheap, but I keep checking the app for proo...

Totally get the brushed nickel love, but I’m still on the fence. Every time I see the price jump between finishes, my wallet cries a little. I do like...

I’ve tried to get a couple contractors to use Dropbox or even just text me photos of receipts, but honestly, it’s a losing battle most of the time. Ol...

Totally agree with this—bulb temperature made a huge difference for me too. I ended up using a smart bulb setup so I could switch between warm and day...

Interesting take, but honestly, bank loans aren't always the safer bet. I had a similar project—also tight on budget—and the fixed monthly repayments ...

Haha, totally relate to the silicone struggle. I haven't tried the eco-friendly stuff myself, but a buddy of mine did when he redid his bathroom. He s...