I hear you on the hybrid lock front. I tried going fully keyless in my own place, thinking it’d be all futuristic and hassle-free. Turns out, my dad (...

Can’t blame you for making the switch—frozen toes are a pretty convincing argument. I love the idea of keeping the old hardware inside, though. There’...

I get what you mean about wanting a checklist versus just following your nose—literally, sometimes. I usually start with the “usual suspects”: under s...

It really does feel like a never-ending checklist sometimes. I remember getting flagged for “insufficient egress” on a basement window that’s been the...

I get where you’re coming from—DIY isn’t always the most efficient, especially with locks. I’ve done the “coat hanger through the window” routine and ...

When we reinforced our garage last year, we stumbled onto some ancient wiring that looked like it belonged in a museum. Honestly, it was tempting to j...

Interesting observation—I haven't tried Zigbee outdoors yet, mostly stuck with Wi-Fi. Curious if anyone's noticed significant range differences betwee...

I've noticed the same thing about asking inspectors specific questions regarding local codes—it seems to relax them a bit, probably because it's famil...

Totally agree on the LED strips—great way to add depth without going overboard. One tip I'd add: consider using cable raceways painted to match your c...

Storm windows can indeed be a practical middle ground, especially if your current windows are structurally sound and aesthetically pleasing. From my e...