- 100% agree on native plants. Swapped out half my lawn for them last year and my water bill dropped noticeably. - Smart irrigation’s only worth it if...
- Honestly, I’d push back a bit on the PVC-as-conduit thing. - Sure, it’s cheap, but regular PVC isn’t UV-rated, so if any of it’s exposed, it’l...
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES - I get the appeal of blue painter’s tape, but honestly, I’ve had decent luck with the green stuff from th...
SMART HOME ECOSYSTEMS WORTH CHECKING OUT - Totally get the “wild west” vibe—my wallet’s still recovering from chasing compatibility. - I’ve found sti...
• Tried the voice thing a few times—honestly, half the time it doesn’t get what I’m saying, or it just takes longer than pressing a button. • Ended ...
I've had similar frustrations with matte black fixtures. Went matte for the bathroom sink thinking it'd look sharp, but it's been a nonstop battle aga...
Good points overall, but a couple things come to mind: - Bonds definitely aren't bulletproof—especially if someone needs quick liquidity. A lot of fo...
Smart bulbs can be a cheaper alternative if budget's tight: - Picked up some Wyze bulbs on sale, easy setup. - True, they need internet for advanced f...
Had a similar issue when renovating my basement last year: - Went kiln-dried thinking it'd save headaches. - Still ended up with a few studs twisting ...
Totally agree on the ventilation and insulation points. A couple extra things we found helpful when we replaced ours: - Considered lighter-colored sh...
Good points on rainwater systems. Looked into it myself but backed off due to upfront costs. Right now, I've got maybe 2-3 days' worth of drinking wat...