That’s interesting—honestly, I think there’s something to be said for just embracing the awkwardness. I used to feel self-conscious too, but after a w...

APPRAISAL CAME IN LOWER THAN EXPECTED—NOW WHAT? That’s a familiar frustration. I’ve seen it happen more than once—owners invest in triple-pane window...

SMART HOME ON A TIGHT BUDGET—IS IT DOABLE? That’s a great point about idle power draw—those “cheap” plugs can be sneaky. I’ve run into the same issue...

That’s been my experience too, though I’ve found it depends a lot on the investor’s personality. Had one project where the investor was surprisingly o...

I run into the same thing—muscle memory just takes over. I tried to design my last remodel with smart switches instead of just bulbs, thinking it’d so...

Title: Builder Insurance—Ever Wondered Who Covers the Mishaps? Funny you mention the contract fine print—I've lost count of how many times I've had t...

That's a really insightful point. I suppose it depends on how deep someone wants to dive into home automation. While SmartThings is undeniably user-fr...

Good point about the hybrid paperwork approach; I've noticed similar things in construction contracts too. Even when digital signatures are accepted, ...

Good points there. From what I've seen, real brick does tend to hold its value better in the long run—buyers often perceive it as higher quality or mo...