Couldn't agree more on this point. I think a lot of folks assume composite decking means zero maintenance, but that's not entirely true—especially whe...

That's great news about your storm shelter passing inspection—must be a relief knowing you're all set now. Totally agree with you on thoughtful design...

This is spot-on advice. If anyone's hesitant about cutting into ceilings, another easy fix is moisture absorbers—those little bamboo charcoal bags wor...

Totally agree with this. If you're aiming for that fantasy vibe, you could actually make recessed lighting blend in pretty naturally—think lantern-sty...

Yep, definitely my go-to method these days. If anyone's looking to start, here's a quick way to ease in: head outside and pick up a few interesting br...

Totally agree with this. I had a client recently who was convinced they'd need major renovations because of their neighbor's bass-heavy music. We ende...

Good points overall, but I wouldn't lean too heavily on inspectors for cost-saving alternatives. Sure, some are helpful, but I've run into a few who s...

Couldn't agree more. Had a similar experience when I was updating insulation in an older Craftsman home. Inspector was dead-set on modern foam insulat...

We found some ancient newspapers stuffed behind our walls—talk about a time capsule. Insulation was definitely worth it, though. Took longer than plan...