Fair point, but I've had bamboo flooring hold up beautifully in kitchens—key was using strand-woven bamboo and sealing edges carefully. Sometimes it's...

Control4 definitely has its perks, especially if you're looking for a polished, seamless experience. I've installed it in several custom builds, and c...

I'm with you on spreadsheets—building a house is an organic, evolving process, and software just doesn't always keep up. A couple things I've found he...

- Gravel trenches can definitely hold up if you get the grading right—seen it work wonders even in heavy downpours. - You're spot-on about soil type t...

Fair points, but I've seen brick veneer hold up surprisingly well even in humid areas—key seems to be ventilation and drainage detailing. Had a projec...