Totally get that skepticism—I felt the same way about smart thermostats. Seemed like just another overpriced gadget until I installed one and realized...

Yeah, lowering the thermostat a bit usually gives you more noticeable savings than timers alone. But even newer heaters can lose heat through pipes—ha...

Totally get where you're coming from with the eyeballing thing. I've done a few small concrete pads myself, and honestly, sometimes simpler really is ...

Dogwoods can definitely be tricky near roofs—I've noticed the same brittleness with some maples around my house. Do you think it's more about species ...

Good points all around. Have you ever found city planners to be pretty approachable? I've had mixed experiences—some were super helpful, others seemed...

This makes a lot of sense to me. When we built our house, I thought we were doing pretty well just following ADA guidelines—wide doors, ramps instead ...