WHY DOES EVERY OUTLET IN MY HOUSE NEED TO BE GFCI NOW? Honestly, it does feel a bit much in some rooms. The code keeps tightening up every few years,...
Honestly, I get the appeal of just slapping in Caseta and calling it a day—sometimes that’s all the budget or timeline allows. But if you’re already t...
I get where you’re coming from—constant “vision changes” can derail a project fast. I’ve had projects where an investor’s sudden inspiration meant red...
I get the appeal of just having a “house stuff” buffer, but I’ve found that being a bit more specific actually helps me avoid getting blindsided. Not ...
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had better luck with mesh than I expected—even in these old houses with unpredictable wall...
Definitely agree it's worth pushing back. I've found insurers often start with a default "no," but if you can clearly show them a direct link to fault...
I get that hesitation too—it's like mentally labeling savings as "untouchable," even when logically they're meant for exactly these situations. When m...
Exactly this. We renovated our bathroom and everyone kept pushing heated floors. Skipped it, spent half the money on quality fixtures instead, and gue...
I've had cordless nailers for about four years now, and yeah, batteries lose a bit of juice over time, but nothing drastic. Still beats lugging around...
Software can miss things, sure, but honestly it's usually down to how we use it. I've found that if you take the time to input accurate measurements a...
I get your point, but honestly, I think part of the issue is that buyers themselves aren't fully valuing these upgrades yet. Sure, specialized lenders...
Yeah, I think it's more habit than ego. Had a similar thing when renovating a client's kitchen: the electrician was dead-set on placing outlets in spo...
I've worked with plenty of homeowners who've tapped into equity for remodels, and honestly, your caution is spot-on. The excitement of finally getting...
Couldn't agree more. I've seen plenty of projects where folks skipped or rushed through bracing, thinking it's just temporary and doesn't matter much....
That's a solid point about specialized green lenders. I've seen a couple of projects where clients tapped into those incentives, and the difference wa...