Good points here, but I'm still wondering—doesn't orientation matter just as much as size? I visited a friend's place recently, and their lot wasn't h...

Home Assistant's solid, but not everyone wants to mess around with a Raspberry Pi setup or YAML configs. I've found Hubitat easier: - Local processin...

Totally agree with this point. I've been tweaking mine for months now, and it's surprising how much difference small adjustments can make. Out of curi...

Interesting points, but honestly, daylight bulbs aren't always the best for everyone. I've tried them in my workspace and found they made things feel ...

- Good point about tenants maybe not noticing the pricier stuff... I've had similar experiences. - Recently swapped out a high-end faucet (that no one...

Good points about moisture barriers—wish I'd thought more about that when I first started my build. A few years back, I went with a mid-range brick ve...

I totally get the awkwardness, talking to a TV still feels a bit unnatural to me too. I've tried repositioning mine, and honestly, it did seem to help...

Fair point, but honestly, cloud folders can get messy fast too—especially if contractors aren't tech-savvy. I ended up printing summaries occasionally...

Good point about balancing openness and practicality—it's easy to get carried away with ideas that sound great on paper. I've had similar experiences ...

Good point about drainage... I skipped that step once and ended up with a mini swamp after one storm. Also, double-check sunlight exposure—picked some...