WHEN “SMART” DEVICES AREN’T SO SMART AFTER ALL That’s been my experience too—hardwired just feels more reliable, even if it’s a pain to install. I’ve...

ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? You’re spot on—references are almost always the best-case scenario. I’ve seen clients get w...

Couldn’t agree more with your take on “smart” fixtures. I’ve seen a lot of clients get frustrated with touchless faucets—between the sensors acting up...

BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? Honestly, banks aren’t known for being flexible on draw schedules. In my experience, they sti...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I get where you’re coming from on the durability question. The older toilets—especially those he...