- Definitely agree on the masks—used to think they were overkill until I spent an afternoon breathing in fiberglass dust. Never again. - Painter's ta...

Definitely agree with this. Also worth noting that placement matters—if your pit sits on uneven ground, heat can pool unevenly, leading to weak spots ...

Totally get where you're coming from—appraisals can feel pretty arbitrary sometimes. But honestly, living in a space you genuinely enjoy every day is ...

Good call on the grain direction—makes a bigger difference than most realize. I've also found plywood shims to be a lifesaver in older homes. Plastic ...

Yeah, totally get why you'd feel uneasy—minimal info online always sets off alarm bells for me too. Here's how I usually approach it: - First, I dig ...

Totally agree on insulation being key—solar fans can only do so much if your home's envelope isn't tight. A few extra thoughts from experience: - Pro...

Had a similar experience a couple years back when I was working with a client on a pretty big residential project. We had a disagreement over some des...

I get the frustration, but sometimes those face-to-face meetings aren't just about efficiency. A quick email might handle the facts, sure, but meeting...