Haha, been there. A quick tip: set up physical switches or remotes as a backup. I installed Lutron Caséta switches—still smart, but they work offline ...

Had a similar experience when we upgraded our insulation and windows—thought it'd be a no-brainer, but the appraiser barely blinked. Ended up preparin...

We ran into something similar, although ours wasn't clay—it was the opposite problem. Sandy soil. Sounds great at first (good drainage, right?), but t...