Good call on the UV-resistant sealer—I second that. A few years back I skipped it on some patio furniture, and the paint started fading pretty quick. ...

Great suggestions on the compartment organizers—definitely a lifesaver. Another quick tip I've picked up is using painter's tape right on the hardware...

- Totally agree, inspectors are just people too—sometimes they're open to new ideas if you approach it right. - Had a similar thing happen with wiring...

Totally get your skepticism—I felt the same way before installing triple-pane in our bedroom. From my experience: - If noise is your main issue (busy...