Couldn’t agree more—humidity’s a silent killer for these “green” finishes. I’ve had crews swear they prepped right, but if the weather’s off, you’re j...

Haha, that's actually a pretty great misinterpretation. Mine once thought I said "open nature documentary" instead of "open Netflix directory." I was ...

I've had good luck tapping molds too, especially for smaller detailed parts. Never tried reinforcing silicone molds directly, but I have seen people b...

Metal strapping's decent, but yeah, it can get a bit springy on longer runs. Turnbuckles are great for precision, but another trick I've used is tempo...

True, but I'd argue inserts aren't just temporary fixes—they can significantly reduce heat exposure to the stones, minimizing cracking or shifting ove...

Had a similar issue on a recent project—appraiser overlooked some green features we included. Curious, has anyone seen appraisers starting to factor i...

I tucked mine behind a plant once too, thinking it was pretty clever...but then I started noticing these weird humidity spikes. Took me forever to rea...

Had something pretty similar happen on a development project a few years back. The homeowners insisted on these beautiful wooden decks, even though we...