Good points here, especially about context awareness. I've noticed similar issues with smart thermostats and lighting systems—sometimes they just don'...

I get what you mean about contrasts growing on you... but personally, I've found that softer transitions between shades can feel more calming long-ter...

I've been impressed with cordless nailers lately too, especially the newer high-voltage ones you mentioned. I mostly do renovation or retrofit project...

That's a fair point, rural spots can be hidden gems. But don't completely write off urban infill lots either. I've seen some amazing eco-friendly buil...

You're definitely onto something there. I've found that even when you follow best practices to the letter, nature has a way of throwing curveballs. A ...

That's an interesting approach, and I can see how it might help in certain situations. But honestly, from my experience, appraisers usually have prett...

Spray foam definitely has its perks, but yeah, I hear you on the flexibility issue. I've found dense-pack cellulose can be a nice middle ground—good i...

We had a mat under ours for a while, and honestly, it did fine catching embers. But we noticed the deck boards underneath still got pretty warm after ...

Yeah, I've seen codes swing both ways. Had a friend whose rainwater collection system got flagged—city thought it was some weird plumbing hack. Kinda ...

Couldn't agree more with this. I've seen plenty of folks get caught up in the excitement and skip the due diligence—been there myself once or twice. I...

Totally get where you're coming from... neighbors mean well, but accuracy's key when dealing with property lines. Official docs and surveys are defini...

Totally agree with this. Prep really is half the battle. I'd also suggest checking labels carefully for VOC content—even some water-based polys can sn...

I voted "maybe," too. I had something similar happen a few years back—neighbor needed cable lines run through my yard. Honestly, turned out fine. Just...