This reminds me of when I helped my brother-in-law with his basement. He was convinced he needed expensive waterproofing because every heavy rain left...

That's a smart solution. I had a similar issue a few years back when draining my above-ground pool. Thought I'd be clever and just run the hose toward...

Haha, toddlers and panic buttons...a combination guaranteed to jolt you awake faster than the strongest cup of coffee. Been there myself, and I agree ...

Couldn't agree more with this. In my experience, inspectors generally aren't looking to make things difficult—they're just bound by procedure. Last ye...