That lines up with what I’ve seen on a couple of my smaller projects. The air felt cleaner, but yeah, the extra coats were a pain. I guess if you’re n...

Funny you mention the tilt-out trays. I put one in during a reno thinking it’d keep things tidy, but honestly, it ended up being a junk collector for ...

That hits home. I’ve had projects where we poured money into things like upgraded HVAC, spray foam insulation, and even a tankless water heater—stuff ...

Interesting approach, being picky definitely helps. I remember one project where we did exactly that, but still had some minor bowing after a few mont...

I've been down both roads, and honestly, the structured approach banks take can be a lifesaver when your ideas start spiraling out of control. A few y...

You're right about the cold affecting lithium-ion batteries—I learned that the hard way last winter. Left my cordless nailer in the truck overnight du...

We had something similar happen when we were finishing up a small development last year. Everything looked great on paper, and the lender seemed strai...

Totally agree on the SHGC thing—didn't even know what it was until my contractor explained it. I went mid-range thinking it'd balance things out, but ...