That’s the crux of it. I’ve worked on projects where we retrofitted entire blocks, and the hidden leaks were always the wild card—costs just ballooned...

I hear you on the matte finishes—on paper, they sound low-maintenance, but in practice, every little scuff seems to stand out. Brushed finishes do see...

WHY DOES EVERY STUD SEEM TO BE WARPED THESE DAYS? You’re not imagining things—the quality of framing lumber really has taken a hit over the past de...

FINALLY UPGRADED MY LIVING ROOM LIGHTS—ANYONE ELSE TRIED SMART BULBS? That’s exactly the snag I hit when I first put smart bulbs in my own place. H...