STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY I hear you on the moving target thing. Last year, I had a project where the inspector flag...

Funny, I’ve been in a lot of new builds lately where voice-activated everything is supposed to be the big draw. In my experience, though, the folks ac...

Funny you mention that—people always think more furniture equals better use of space, but in my experience, it’s usually the opposite. Flow matters wa...

I hear you on the lighter shades holding up better than folks expect—seen that play out myself in a few multi-family projects. That pale mushroom colo...

FINALLY UPGRADED MY LIVING ROOM LIGHTS—ANYONE ELSE TRIED SMART BULBS? Yeah, I’ve run into the same thing on a few builds. People just want to hit a s...

You're spot on about clay soil—I learned that the hard way years back. Thought a solid vapor barrier and sealing would be enough, but nope... ended up...

Ventilation definitely helps, but ridge vents aren't always the magic bullet they're hyped up to be. I've seen plenty of attics where folks installed ...

Yeah, compaction is tricky for sure. I've seen similar issues pop up in residential developments—especially when contractors rush through prep work. E...

Peel-and-stick can definitely be handy for quick fixes, but I'd be cautious about relying on it long-term, especially if you're dealing with persisten...

Interesting points here, but I think it really depends on your lifestyle and home setup. I've found smart thermostats shine when you're dealing with i...

Had a similar situation pop up on a development project a few years back. We initially thought it was no big deal—neighbor needed temporary access to ...

Couldn't agree more with your decision to go local. I've been in land development for years, and honestly, builder lenders can be convenient at first ...

I've been burned by subcontractors too—had a roofing job where the cheaper crew missed sealing around the vents properly. First heavy rain, we had lea...