- Starting hops from rhizomes (basically root cuttings) is way easier than seeds—trust me, I've done both. - They do prefer a trellis or sturdy twine,...

Good points raised here. A few thoughts from my experience: - Battery swaps are usually quick—like 10 seconds tops? Not really a productivity killer....

I've noticed something similar, but honestly, I think it goes beyond just the appraiser's familiarity with green upgrades. From my experience: - Appr...

Smart switches are great, but honestly, I've had better luck with smart bulbs in my living room. Couple quick thoughts: - Bulbs let me tweak colors e...

Totally agree on the follow-up call. Last summer, our deck permit got stuck in limbo because the online system said "processing," but turns out someon...

Couldn't agree more. When we first moved in, our neighbors asked for driveway access "just occasionally," and we thought, sure, why not? Fast forward ...

Yeah, totally agree there. Fiber's convenient, but it doesn't replace proper reinforcement for bigger projects. I did my garage slab about five years ...

Good points, but honestly, French drains aren't always the magic bullet they're made out to be. I put one in a few years back thinking it'd solve my b...

Had something similar happen last winter—turned out our electric water heater was quietly running overtime because of a faulty thermostat. Drove me nu...