Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve seen plenty of folks do their own plumbing just fine with a bit of research and patience. Not sayin...

I hear you on the smudge thing—had a client last year who installed one of those sleek, glossy keypads. Looked great at first, but after a few weeks, ...

Yeah, inspectors can definitely nitpick sometimes. Had one recently flag a handrail height that was literally half an inch off code. We ended up havin...

I've seen similar setups work pretty well. Did a remodel for a client last year who insisted on passive vents but later added a small solar fan after ...

Textured primer can definitely help cover some sins, but honestly, I've found it more of a band-aid fix than a real solution. A few years back, I was ...

Haha, that line took me back to one of my more memorable client calls. About two years ago, I got an early morning voicemail from a homeowner I'd just...

Yeah, learned that the hard way myself. Switched to using layers of cardboard topped with mulch—sounds weird, but drainage improved and weeds stayed d...

Had a similar issue with a basement renovation a while back. Thought sealing it tight would keep moisture out, but ended up trapping humidity inside i...

Totally agree on the curtains—had a client once who insisted on these thick velvet drapes in their living room. Looked great, but within a few weeks t...

I've tackled a few older homes with similar issues, and honestly, sometimes it's just about accepting the quirks. Ventilation and moisture absorbers a...

That's solid advice about the rings—my old mentor used to say something similar. Another thing he drilled into me was giving boards a quick sight down...