I hear you on green board. I’ve worked on plenty of bathrooms where it’s been fine outside the wet zones, especially with a solid waterproofing job. H...

Yeah, your coffee-first approach is spot-on. Usually, I skim the notes first to see if it's something minor—like that vent fan thing you mentioned—or ...

Couldn't agree more with this. I've crawled under more decks than I'd like to admit, and it's amazing how often the underside tells a completely diffe...

Yeah, polymeric sand is solid stuff—definitely cuts down on weeds big time. Boiling water works alright for quick spot treatments, but honestly, it's ...

Totally agree on the rugs. Did a reno last summer where the client insisted on keeping their dark hardwood floors. We swapped in a couple of pale, neu...

Haha, couldn't agree more. Had a client once who insisted on a fully smart home—doors, lights, thermostat, the works. Then a storm knocked out power f...