Yeah, totally agree it's worth checking around. Those builder incentives can feel like a no-brainer at first, but they're not always the best deal lon...

Interesting you mention the smokeless insert—I get the appeal, but honestly, I've found that tweaking the fire pit's airflow can often solve the smoke...

Yeah, inspectors being behind on code updates is pretty common, unfortunately. Had a similar issue recently with a kitchen remodel—inspector insisted ...