Mint definitely has a mind of its own... learned that lesson the hard way myself. But don't give up on lavender yet—mine looked pathetic at first, the...

- Mesh definitely helps, but curious—did you notice any lag with bulbs vs switches outdoors? I've heard bulbs can sometimes be slower to respond. - Al...

Yeah, smart thermostats are nice, but honestly, insulating my attic made way more impact on energy bills. Curious if anyone else has seen bigger savin...

Interesting, hadn't considered those specialized dimmers yet. Had a similar wiring situation—cloth-covered wires in my grandparents' old place—and end...

- Good point about calmly questioning the inspector's reasoning—I've had similar experiences. - Had a deck project a couple years back where the inspe...

- Totally get where you're coming from—inspectors can sometimes go overboard with caution. - Had a friend who renovated an older home, and the inspect...

Annual checks are decent, but I wonder if that's enough for decks that see heavy use or harsh weather? I've had years where winter storms or heavy rai...

Good points all around. I've been using a squeegee for a while now, and yeah, it's quick—but I still end up chasing those stubborn little droplets wit...