Cleaner City Air Thanks To New Traffic Rules? I hear you on the blanket rules not fitting every street. I’ve seen similar issues pop up on job sites—...
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES You nailed it—some folks get so hung up on “real” this or “genuine” that, but honestly, most engineered st...
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve found that buying quality brushes and rollers in bulk a...
Rain gardens can work, but with heavy clay, they’re a bit tricky. Clay doesn’t drain fast, so you’d need to amend the soil—dig out a good chunk and mi...
I’ve actually installed those covers for a few clients who weren’t ready to commit to full rewiring. They’re not flawless—sometimes the motor struggle...
FINALLY VISUALIZED MY APARTMENT LAYOUT AND IT CHANGED EVERYTHING Funny thing, every time I’m working with clients, there’s always this moment where t...
Geofencing has been a game changer for me too, especially with the garage door—no more circling back to check if I remembered to close it. Smart switc...
I built one a couple years back and skipped the gravel base initially—big mistake. Had some shifting after the first rainy season. Ended up redoing it...
Couldn't agree more on this point. When we built our place, I thought we'd covered all the bases—low-VOC paints, plenty of ventilation, plants everywh...
I've run into that marble countertop scenario before...ouch. Honestly, banks might be a bit rigid, but at least they won't insist on gold-plated fauce...
Had a similar experience recently with flooring. Client wanted to save a bit by choosing a cheaper laminate option. Looked decent at first, but instal...
You're onto something there. Mid-range windows can definitely hold up, but specs do matter quite a bit once you hit that 5-10 year mark. I've seen ple...
Funny you mention that—I recently worked on a farmhouse renovation where the owner was torn about refinishing an old dining table. We ended up doing a...
Totally on board with the sheer curtains idea—they've saved me from glare headaches more than once. Plants are great too, but gotta watch their placem...
Totally agree about moisture being sneaky—had a project a few years back where the homeowner insisted on premium insulation, thinking it'd solve every...