STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY Interesting take on making access panels “intentional,” but I’ve found that sometimes simp...

WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? You nailed it—swapping out a lawn for natives isn’t just a weekend project. I’ve helped folks do the sa...

BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? You’re right on track with the foam and poly combo. That’s basically the gold standard these ...

TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES That’s the truth. I’ve paid top dollar for “cabinet-grade” ply and still ended up culling half the stack...

STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY That photo log idea is gold—I’ve started doing something similar, and it’s definitely save...

Interesting point, but I'm wondering if sensor placement is really the main issue here. Have you considered adding remote sensors in multiple rooms in...

I've had mixed results with those silicone caps. They seem to work okay if you clean the nozzle thoroughly before putting them on, but even then, they...

I've run into similar headaches with matte fixtures—even after clients follow cleaning instructions to the letter, spotting still pops up. Makes me wo...

Agree on ventilation, that's key. One thing I'd add—don't overlook goggles. Learned the hard way fiberglass dust loves eyeballs too, spent a whole eve...

Gravel trenches can be great, but I'm curious—have you thought about adding a perforated pipe at the bottom? I've seen that help a lot, especially in ...

Been there too—LED dimmers can be a pain if you don't double-check compatibility. Another thing that helped me was putting some motion sensors in hall...