Not sure I totally agree on the backup keys being a must. I’ve had a keypad lock for two years—never once used the key. Maybe I’m just lucky, but the ...

WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? I get what you’re saying about being flexible, but honestly, sometimes you just *kn...

That’s interesting, I’ve been debating whether those are worth it or just a marketing thing. Did you notice any difference in water pressure? I’m all ...

Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately I totally get what you’re saying about the “smart” fixtures. I went through a phase where I thought my kitchen n...

NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF I’d say roof shape is a bigger deal than most people think. My last place had a weird combo of gables and ...

SMART THERMOSTATS AND CHILL VIBES Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve toured a few high-end homes where the owners bragged about their “smart ...

Honestly, I get the envelope argument, but even in a super tight house, I’ve noticed my Nest helps with comfort more than anything. Like, it learns my...

I get your point about investors feeling like another boss, but honestly, a bank loan isn't exactly hands-off either. When we renovated our place, the...

I've actually been playing around with lighting setups lately too, and it's funny how much of a difference it makes. I totally get what you're saying ...

That's actually pretty clever...never thought of using email folders like that. I've been stuck in spreadsheet purgatory myself, and honestly, it's a ...

Yeah, good points about the brick—my friend had reclaimed bricks in her bathroom and ended up regretting it. Looked great at first, but cleaning becam...

Yeah, totally get what you're saying about rural builds. My cousin built a luxury cabin way out in the mountains thinking he'd save money and have pea...