- Totally agree on the dimmers—installed one myself a few months back, and it's been a game changer. Didn't expect it to make such a noticeable differ...

Passive solar is definitely underrated—glad you're considering it. A few quick pointers from experience: - Pay attention to thermal mass (concrete flo...

Porcelain's definitely a good call—especially if you pick something with a textured finish. Matte can still be slippery when wet, depending on tile ty...

Haha, wildlife surprises are definitely a special category of unexpected expenses. A friend of mine once discovered a family of raccoons had set up sh...