- Agree, the paperwork is getting out of hand. - - I’m seeing the same thing—my last project was quoted at 15 months minimum, and that was before...

Same here. I’ve found that if you don’t pad your timeline and budget for those “negotiation” delays, you’re setting yourself up for stress. My last bu...

- Gotta admit, I’m always torn between wanting a “pop” color and knowing I’ll probably regret it in a year when I’m tired of looking at it (and repain...

- Powerline adapters were a bust for me too, but I didn’t want to dig up the yard for ethernet. Instead, I went with a mesh WiFi system—just added a n...

Bulb type definitely matters, maybe even more than paint shade sometimes. From personal experience: - Warm bulbs (around 2700K) can make grays look m...

Fair point, but I think the real benefit of smart blinds isn't just about blocking light. It's more about convenience and energy efficiency—like autom...

- I've noticed something similar with mine, but I think it's more about the thermostat's learning algorithm than memory per se. - Mine usually takes a...

Yeah, exactly why I've hesitated on installing one myself. The vinegar trick usually works fine, but lately I've noticed it doesn't quite cut it on so...

- Mineral wool is usually around 20-30% pricier per sq ft from what I've seen. - Installation's pretty similar, but mineral wool cuts cleaner and hold...

Went through something similar myself, and I get the logic behind investing upfront, but sometimes budgets just don't stretch that far. When I did my ...