- I’ve had mixed luck with RSMeans—sometimes it’s close, but other times it feels like it’s stuck in a different market. - I keep a spreadsheet of act...

- Definitely agree, it’s easy to overcomplicate things once you’ve started digging. - Before I installed my French drain, just adding 10-ft downspou...

Title: Making The Switch To Water-Saving Toilets: Worth It? Couldn’t agree more about the hidden stuff being the real issue. Here’s what I’ve run int...

- Totally get this. Last time, I had my own spreadsheet, color-coded and everything—inspector barely glanced at it. - One thing I’ve noticed: sometime...

- Tried both ways. Painted vents always seemed to chip or get dusty, so they never really disappeared for me. - Brass or black iron grilles do look sh...

Totally agree—smart thermostats are handy, but they’re not magic wands for comfort. - Remote sensors are great in theory, but if your HVAC system is ...

I've tested premium vs generic brands on a few projects, and honestly, results were mixed: - Premium paints: noticeably better coverage, fewer coats n...

Good call on prioritizing insulation. A few years back, I faced a similar decision when replacing our old roof. Did a ton of research and talked to se...

- Ha, sounds familiar. Had a similar issue when we redid our kitchen island. Measured everything twice, triple-checked the plans, and still ended up w...