Totally agree with this. I've found that if you spend a bit more time upfront getting your braces set right, it saves headaches later. Ratchet straps ...

Painter's tape is honestly underrated—I recommend it to clients all the time. Digital mockups are great starting points, but nothing beats physically ...

You're spot on about older neighborhoods being full of surprises. I've worked on plenty of newer developments, and while they're usually a bit better ...

Couldn't agree more about excavation surprises. Had a project a few years back where we stumbled onto an old buried foundation—no records, no warnings...

That's interesting—I once had a client whose project got delayed because of a similar insurance mess. After that, I started sketching quick diagrams m...