Yeah, those online maps can be all over the place. I’ve seen easements show up on a GIS map that don’t exist in the field, and vice versa. Honestly, I...

That’s a real concern. I’ve seen a few homes where the touch panels looked like they’d been through a food fight—kids just can’t resist pressing every...

Copper mesh is a lifesaver, I’ll give you that—looks terrible but it works. I’ve run into folks who swear by ultrasonic repellents, though I can’t say...

That’s true, but I’ve seen even shielded lights cause issues if they’re left on all night. Sometimes folks forget how much even a little spillover add...

NO MORE FUMBLING FOR KEYS: DID YOU KNOW THIS? You’re not wrong about the batteries—seems like they always die when you’re running late or it’s freezi...

SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY Funny you mention the matte black—I've had a couple clients swear by it for the first month, then call me back a...

Totally get what you mean—sometimes “character” just means extra costs. I’ve seen folks fall for a cool hillside lot, then spend a fortune on retainin...

FINALLY CRACKED THE CODE ON KEEPING CONSTRUCTION COSTS IN CHECK Couldn’t agree more about planning those “extras” up front. I’ve watched too many pro...