That’s the truth. I’ve run into the same thing—meticulous documentation, even letters from the manufacturer, and still it comes down to how the inspec...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had my share of run-ins with inspectors who seemed overly strict, but once or twice it actually led to bett...

WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS Honestly, I’ve seen “cheap” grout and caulk come back to haunt more projects tha...

Honestly, Tyvek is brutal in the summer but it’s the only thing that’s ever kept me from getting fiberglass all over my arms and neck. Jeans and long ...

Honestly, I get the appeal of voice commands, but I've found that relying on remotes or even phone apps can be way less awkward. Voice recognition tec...

Ran into something similar last year when I was researching easements for a renovation project. The online database was a mess—some docs were crystal ...

Smart bulbs definitely have their perks, especially the dimming and color options you mentioned. But honestly, I've found smart plugs more versatile o...