Attitude definitely matters, but sometimes inspectors' hands are tied by strict city codes. I've had inspectors who genuinely wanted to help but could...

I get what you mean—it does feel a bit odd at first. I've worked on a few homes recently where we integrated voice controls into the main living areas...

Clumping bamboo is definitely the way to go if you're leaning toward plants. I've seen it used effectively on several projects—looks good, grows fast,...