Yeah, cordless nailers are tempting, but have you looked into refurbished ones or maybe off-brand batteries? I snagged a refurbished cordless drill la...

That's a fair point, but I'm wondering if maybe ventilation deserves a bit more credit? When we did our kitchen reno, budget constraints meant we coul...

Haha, this hits way too close to home. I recently got tempted by one of those sleek European faucets at a clearance sale—looked like something straigh...

Hmm, clear specs definitely help, but honestly...isn't there some responsibility on the contractor too? I mean, countertops installed backwards—should...

Sounds like you've really thought this through, especially the drainage part—I hadn't even considered that until my fire pit turned into a mini pond a...

Good points raised here, but is it always that complicated? I've known a few people who bought affordable land with seasonal creeks and didn't run int...

Totally get where you're coming from with the gravel mess. I've been debating permeable pavers myself, but the upfront cost keeps holding me back. Did...

Yeah, thermal blinds are pretty decent for the price. Did you notice a big difference in colder rooms too, or mostly just sunny ones? I've been thinki...

That's a smart approach, especially the humor bit...it really helps defuse any awkwardness. Do you ever find homeowners hesitant to admit they didn't ...