ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I get where you’re coming from, but I’d actually push back a bit on the idea that reference...
WHAT IF ALL SIGNS WERE DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE TO READ? Been there, done that... We once specified these super minimal, laser-cut address numbers for a...
This is exactly it. I can’t count how many times I’ve pulled up a county GIS map, thought I had everything figured out, and then discovered half the i...
WHY DOES YARD WORK ALWAYS SEEM NEVER-ENDING? Honestly, I think you nailed it with the “arms race” thing. It’s wild how one freshly edged lawn can set...
That’s the part that always surprises clients—everyone expects a single “truth,” but land records are messy. I’ve had projects where the GIS map, the ...
Title: Building Base Structures—What If You Had to Start Over? I get where you're coming from, but sometimes I think we can go a little overboard wit...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I once spent a weekend threading every cable imaginable through my living room walls, thinking I was set for the...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Honestly, for small slabs like a shed, I still lean toward using curing compound. It’s not just for the pr...
TITLE: Worth It To Invest In What You Can’t See? I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen people go all-in on insulation and windows and then en...
Honestly, I’ve seen both sides of this. On one hand, yeah, it can feel like overkill to wrap up every box and chair in the attic. But after watching a...
Haha, I totally relate to the "movie mode" and "chill" overload. When I first got smart bulbs, I went down a similar rabbit hole—had one setting just ...
Totally agree with this. I've had mixed experiences myself, but overall, refurbished gear has saved me a ton on project costs. Recently picked up a re...
Ha, sounds like trees and roofs have something in common—sometimes less is more. When we redid our roof a few years back, we debated metal vs asphalt ...
Couldn't agree more on this. I've recommended dense-pack cellulose to several clients over the years, and the feedback has always been positive. The k...
Interesting points, but honestly, I've had a different experience with matte black fixtures. I went budget-friendly for my bathroom sink faucet, and s...