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...