Honestly, I think you’re making smart calls here. I’ve seen plenty of folks go all-in on the double-batten and mineral wool, and yeah, it’s quieter, b...

DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? I’ve had clients get burned by those “free” online maps too. One guy was con...

KITCHEN SINK INSTALLS ARE NEVER AS SIMPLE AS THEY LOOK I hear you on the drain alignment—last time I replaced a sink in a 1920s bungalow, I ended up ...

I've actually had decent luck using regular mirrors outdoors without sealing—just mounted them under a deep overhang. Been up for almost three years n...

Yeah, I think you're onto something there. I remember a project a couple of years back where the client insisted on matte black fixtures throughout th...

I totally get your hesitation about patching versus replacing—went through something similar myself a few years back. My roof had become this endless ...

That's a good point about zoning headaches—I had a similar issue pop up on a project a few years back. The homeowner granted driveway access to their ...

You're spot-on about plywood shims versus plastic spacers. Plastic's handy and quick, but it just doesn't give you that finesse when you're dealing wi...

Spreadsheets can definitely save your sanity if you structure them right. I learned that the hard way on one of my first big projects. We jumped strai...

Haha, totally relate to this. Reminds me of the time I installed voice controls for my home theater setup. Thought it'd impress my friends, but instea...