Cleaner City Air Thanks To New Traffic Rules? Funny how “loading zones” end up being the city’s unofficial free parking spots. I’ve lost count of the...

I get the appeal of open layouts, but I have to be honest—sometimes I wonder if we’re sacrificing too much just for that “airy” look. I’ve walked thro...

LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE LAND—ANY HIDDEN GEMS? Access is one of those things that sounds simple on paper, but in practice, it can get messy fast. I’ve ...

I’ve definitely had contractors push back on surveys, especially when they think the online maps are “good enough.” It’s wild how much faith people pu...

I’ve run into the same durability issues with “green” fixtures, and honestly, it feels like a false economy. If you’re swapping out a faucet every few...

Couldn’t agree more—those “low-VOC” claims are all over the map. I’ve had suppliers swear up and down about their products, then you dig into the actu...

I've seen similar issues with nail guns during framing projects. Last year, we had a crew framing a townhouse development, and I noticed a few studs h...

I can relate to this. My kids seem completely unfazed when the TV gets their commands wrong—they'll just calmly repeat it or rephrase it slightly. Mea...