I've noticed that too on site—some of the injection molded louvers we used on a facade held up better than expected through a couple rough winters. St...
WHY DOES EVERY OUTLET IN MY HOUSE NEED TO BE GFCI NOW? Honestly, I get a little nostalgic for the days when you could just run standard outlets every...
NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF Yeah, insulation’s one of those upgrades you don’t really see but definitely feel—especially in your energ...
FINALLY UPGRADED MY LIVING ROOM LIGHTS—ANYONE ELSE TRIED SMART BULBS? I’ve had a similar experience with motion sensors—honestly, they’re great in th...
Yeah, I’ve seen that too. Honestly, I’ve had clients who swear by their smart thermostats, and others who just want to open a window and call it a day...
You nailed it—flat land isn’t always the slam dunk people expect. I’ve seen more than a few “easy” sites turn complicated once you start digging and f...
Definitely noticed that some insulation is just plain evil compared to others. I ran into a batch last year—looked the same as the rest but felt like ...
That's a pretty solid solution, especially for areas that get a lot of foot traffic. I've run into similar issues myself—clients love the idea of full...
Haha, mirrors and IR signals—classic. Had a similar issue when I first set mine up, except it was the glossy finish on my TV stand causing chaos. Took...
Good points about moisture and durability. I've actually had mixed experiences myself. A few years back, I worked on a residential project where the c...
Totally with you on the thicker vinyl planks—I've seen firsthand how much abuse they can handle. Had a client last year who insisted on going with the...
Haha, I feel you on the pairing headaches. I've spent more time than I'd like to admit troubleshooting smart bulbs that suddenly decide they're too go...
Couldn't agree more about checking reviews—saved me from a few disasters myself. But honestly, even when designers do have answers about maintenance, ...
Good points all around, especially the bit about revisiting contingency plans regularly. It's easy to get caught up in day-to-day stuff and let those ...
That's actually spot-on. Early theaters even advertised their AC as prominently as the movies themselves—pretty clever move. Makes you wonder how many...