I've installed a couple direct-drive openers, and honestly, they're impressively quiet—like "did it even open?" quiet. Reliability-wise, haven't had a...

Good points all around. I've found inspectors usually aren't expecting perfection anyway—they've seen way worse. Like you said: Exactly right. If y...

Haha, yeah, lighting placement is everything. I've seen homeowners stress over tiny grout lines they didn't even notice until the LEDs went in. Warmer...

Acrylic mirrors are definitely underrated. I've installed a few for clients who had kids or pets, and honestly, once they're framed up nicely, you'd n...

Haha, that's exactly how it feels sometimes. Honestly, drywall finishing is one of those skills that just clicks after a while—usually right when you'...

Yeah, sealing underneath definitely helps a lot. I've seen decks that weren't sealed properly underneath, and you'd be surprised how quickly moisture ...

Yeah, gotta agree with this. First time I did mine, I thought it'd be a quick afternoon job...ended up wrestling with plastic sheets and tape for hour...

I get the frustration with leveling compound—it's messy as hell and can feel like overkill. But honestly, skipping it can bite you later. Had a client...

Graphite's messy for sure, but silicone can get gummy over time too. Curious if anyone's had issues with PTFE in colder climates? I've seen some lubes...

Installed quite a few of these flush-mounted sinks recently, and honestly, they're nice-looking but not exactly life-changing. Sure, cleaning up is qu...