Same here, mixing brands felt like a gamble at first, but it's mostly been manageable. Biggest issue for me was when an update randomly reset my therm...

I was skeptical about water levels at first too—figured they were just nostalgia tools for people who liked making life harder. But I borrowed one fro...

Honestly, even certifications can be hit-or-miss. I've seen FSC-certified lumber sourced from overseas, and shipping alone cancels out some eco benefi...

Yeah, that's definitely convenient, but I've always wondered about the privacy angle. Do you ever worry about how much data these thermostats collect?...

Good points about sorting lumber—I've done it myself, and yeah, it's tedious but helps. Still, I've found even the straightest boards sometimes warp a...

Had a similar thing happen when we replaced our windows a few years back. Went with mid-range double-pane, nothing fancy, but the installer was meticu...

Totally agree with you on the stone barriers—natural stone is definitely the way to go. I've seen concrete pits crumble and painted bricks lose their ...

We had a similar hiccup when we redid our kitchen cabinets—thought we were golden until the inspector flagged asbestos in the old flooring underneath....