ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? Yeah, seeing the work in person is huge. I’ve had builders hand over a list of “happy” cl...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I get the appeal, but honestly, I’ve had mixed results. The first “eco” toilet I tried barely fl...

Honestly, I get the paranoia around all the documentation, but sometimes I wonder if we’re overcomplicating it. I mean, yeah, photos help, but there’s...

Brushed nickel is the workhorse, no doubt. I get why it’s everywhere—fingerprints just don’t show up the same way, and it doesn’t scream for attention...

TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES I hear you on the off-brand hardware—sometimes it’s a total win, sometimes it’s a headache. I’m all for sa...

That one gets me every time. You can drop thousands on insulation or a heat pump, but unless it’s shiny and “on trend,” it’s like it never happened. I...

If you’re aiming for max efficiency, air sealing before insulation is honestly underrated. I get the hype around mineral wool, but if you skip the air...