- 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 ...