That’s exactly it. Half these labels are just marketing fluff, honestly. I’ve spent way too much time cross-referencing certifications—some mean a pro...
Honestly, I’m with you on the DIY kits being a mixed bag. They’re tempting for quick fixes, but I’ve seen way too many jobs where people underestimate...
Couldn’t agree more, but I’ll admit—sometimes clients balk at “overbuilding” up front. I always push for a bit of future-proofing, even if it means a ...
Couldn’t agree more about the dust—LED strips are like magnets for it. I once specified strips for a client’s coffered ceiling, and while the effect w...
Honestly, I’ve seen clients get super excited about voice controls and app-based everything, but after a few months, they’re frustrated when the tech ...
Mechanical keypads are underrated, honestly. I’ve specified them for a few projects where clients didn’t want any tech at all—no batteries, no apps, j...
I get where you’re coming from on consistency, but honestly, I think sometimes people go all-in on one room because that’s where they actually *live* ...
That’s such an underrated perk. I’ve seen people spend hours patching drywall after yanking out switches, and for what? Unless you’re chasing a super ...
I totally get the satisfaction of a quick fix—tightening a packing nut and avoiding a plumbing disaster feels like a win. But I’ll admit, I’m always a...
Honestly, I’m always amazed at what people find behind old walls—sometimes it’s like a time capsule, sometimes it’s just a mess. I get the urge to rip...
Yeah, I've seen this happen a few times with clients who went for cheaper solar keypads. It's not just about the solar panel itself—it's also about th...
Totally get where you're coming from with the misting—makes sense because older drywall can be super thirsty and pull moisture out of the mud too fast...
True, but I'd be careful about assuming inspectors won't care about kitchen chaos. I've seen inspectors get hung up on clutter or unfinished surfaces,...
Totally get where you're coming from with the comfort factor, but I'd argue it's not always just about coziness. Sealing a house too tightly without p...