I get where you’re coming from with the plant lists and design consults, but honestly, I’m not convinced that’s the best use of city resources. In my ...

BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? Funny, I’ve actually had to redo a couple of projects because the basics got ignored in favor...

That’s a solid tip. I’ve tried the “free chips everywhere” approach, but you’re right—by late summer, it’s like they evaporate. I’ll admit, I’m not a ...

Funny how “stadium lights” is exactly what it feels like sometimes. I’ve worked on a few developments where folks wanted to light up every square foot...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve found that building a relationship with the inspectors can actually smooth out a lot of those “gut feeling” c...

Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately I hear you on the reliability front. In my experience, those older fixtures might not win any design awards, but...

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from. It’s tempting to see a setback as a chance to upgrade, but those “while we’re at it” decisions can snowball ...

I've had similar experiences, though I wouldn't say it's just growing pains. It feels more like a trade-off we're making for convenience and features....

Good call on the gloves—I learned that lesson myself a few years back. I was sealing up some ductwork in an older property, and figured I'd just quick...

I've had mixed experiences with this—sometimes the online maps are surprisingly accurate, at least as a starting point. Maybe it depends on how recent...

You're spot-on about the balance between cost and quality. I've also had mixed experiences when trying out budget gear—some real hits, some definite m...