That’s exactly it. I’ve had inspectors get hung up on reclaimed wood beams—like, actual structural specs in hand, but they just couldn’t picture it fi...

I get what you’re saying about feathering out joints, but sometimes I wonder if we’re overcomplicating things for ourselves. I mean, I’ve seen jobs wh...

Honestly, I’ve seen the same thing—if it’s a newer place or you know the quirks already, sometimes it really does just take a weekend. But I always wa...

I get where you’re coming from, but I actually lean the other way, especially for outdoor setups. Smart bulbs might seem like overkill, but I’ve found...

EARTHQUAKE-PROOFED MY FIRST BUILDING AND IT ACTUALLY WORKED Museum gel really is a game changer, isn’t it? I’ve used it in a few high-end installatio...

Mixing beam thicknesses is an interesting idea, hadn't thought of that before. When I redid my basement ceiling, I went with uniformly thinner beams b...

I get the appeal of metal conduit for durability, especially after your PVC noodle disaster (lol, been there). But have you considered rope or fabric ...

I used to think the same thing until I swapped out my seals last summer—huge difference. It's surprising how much noise sneaks through worn-out weathe...

Haha, trends really do cycle around, don't they? Honestly, original wood floors are timeless—you lucked out there. I sometimes wonder if all these sle...