I get what you're saying about the confusion, but honestly, I've found the online tools pretty helpful as a starting point. Sure, they're not perfect—...

Yeah, good point about moisture barriers...they've come a long way recently. Still, even with proper installation, real brick can be a bit of a gamble...

A friend of mine built near a wildlife corridor and had a few surprises—mostly raccoons raiding trash cans and a curious fox that kept stealing shoes ...

Yeah, I think you're onto something with the liability angle. I've heard insurers sometimes stick to physical paperwork because certain jurisdictions ...

Yeah, fiberglass is definitely no fun. I tackled mine a couple years ago and still cringe remembering the itchiness...ugh. Cellulose is a solid choice...

That's a good point—questions definitely soften things up. But do you ever find that framing it as a question can sometimes lead to them dismissing yo...

Haha, sounds familiar. Had a similar experience with an electrician who swore my wiring was a fire hazard waiting to happen. Got me all worried, but w...