Totally agree on diffused LEDs—huge improvement for me too. A couple other things that helped: - Added a matte desk pad to reduce reflections from ov...

Totally relate to your fridge story—had a similar thing happen with our HVAC last summer. Personally, I don't stick to a strict percentage, just keep ...

- Google Home integration with cams was surprisingly straightforward—at least for me. - Set up Nest cams around my place and had them running in unde...

Totally agree with this. I've been messing around with smart bulbs for a bit now, and while they're great for flexibility (changing colors, dimming, e...

Good points, but from my experience as a first-time custom homeowner, even clear maintenance standards don't always solve the issue: - Contractors in...

Good points there, insulation definitely isn't a one-size-fits-all thing. When we built our place last year, I did a ton of research and talked to a f...

- Totally relate to the basement flooding nightmare...had a similar scare last spring with our sump pump. - Started a small emergency fund too, but st...

Had a similar issue last year—planted some bamboo for privacy, and man, those roots went wild. Ended up creeping toward our driveway and lifting some ...

Good insights on soil types—I ran into similar issues with my yard. A few things I noticed: - Plate compactors worked fine for sandy areas, but strug...