Had a similar issue in an older place—thought I was good with a solid fan and regular cleaning, but mold kept popping up. Turned out it wasn't ventila...

Honestly, been through this myself and found a few tricks that helped. First, ask the inspector directly what they'd suggest to get it approved—someti...

Totally agree about dimmers, they're a lifesaver. I've installed them in almost every room now—makes a huge difference. One thing I'd add though: if y...

I totally get that struggle with older houses. Mine's from the '40s, and the wiring was a nightmare when I first started setting up my smart stuff. Ho...

Surface-mounted LEDs are definitely underrated, especially with the newer models that blend right into the ceiling. Another option I've been exploring...