Had a project last year where the inspector flagged us for not having GFCIs in the laundry room—even though the plans were stamped and matched state c...
I’ve seen both sides of this play out on job sites. Big upfront payments? I’ve watched crews get a little too comfortable, and suddenly the pace slows...
Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain Muted pink and olive green... I’ll admit, I was a skeptic the first time a client brought that up. It sounde...
I know what you mean. The first time I tried telling my TV to pause, my partner just stared at me like I’d lost it. Honestly, I still half expect the ...
COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN That teal story hits home—I’ve had similar regrets with what looked like a rich charcoal turning almost blue...
Builder Insurance—Ever Wondered Who Covers the Mishaps? I get where you're coming from on insurance only stepping in for the “big stuff,” but I’ve se...
I've handled a few of the newer brushless models...honestly, they're lighter on paper, but balance-wise, it's still hit or miss. Sometimes I just pref...
I hear you on the softener, but honestly, I'm still a bit skeptical. My folks installed one a few years back, and while it did wonders for their dishw...
Yeah, moisture issues with brick can definitely be tricky. Had a similar experience myself a few years back—worked on a renovation project for an olde...
I've tried both kiln-dried and air-dried lumber, and honestly...I think there's more hype around kiln-dried than it's worth. A couple years ago I desi...
Mine pulled a similar stunt—decided I was "away" while I was quietly reading in the living room and dropped the temp way down. Took me a good half hou...
Had a client once who casually agreed to let his neighbor use part of his driveway for access. Seemed harmless at first, but fast-forward a couple yea...
Honestly, I'd be cautious about those sealants. Had a client who went all-in on them, and five years later, the veneer looked exactly like his neighbo...
We bought a corner lot about five years ago, and honestly, I'm still on the fence. Landscaping freedom is great—my wife turned one side into a veggie ...