- Went through the matte black phase myself about two years back—looked amazing at first, but the upkeep quickly got old. - Water spots and fingerprin...

Interesting point about the ELV dimmers. Hadn't thought much about the dimmer type until recently, but your experience lines up with mine. A while bac...

A couple things I've learned from similar experiences: - Buy sandpaper in bulk packs online—hardware store prices add up way too fast. - Invest in a ...

Couldn't agree more. I've seen clients completely rethink their floorplans after using VR walkthroughs—things like hallway widths or kitchen flow that...

Agree on the moisture issue—had to redo drainage around a real brick wall once, nightmare job. Veneer would've saved me days and headaches. Real brick...

Concrete and maple is nice, but I've found concrete paired with walnut surprisingly warmer visually—maybe it's the deeper tones? Curious if anyone's t...

Good points, especially the water trick—never thought of that one. I've found compaction can vary a lot depending on soil type and moisture levels. Cl...

You've really nailed the complexity here—it's definitely not a one-size-fits-all situation. A few quick thoughts from my experience as a developer who...

Good points overall, though I'd add a couple things from my own projects: - Don't underestimate prep work—making sure your forms are level and secure...

Yeah, I totally get that frustration—been there myself. In my experience, there's definitely a sweet spot with concrete consistency. Too wet and it we...

- Automated blinds do seem a bit much for most situations, but reflective films aren't always ideal either—depends on your window orientation and loca...