I've never personally appealed a denial, but my neighbor did last summer when his garage permit was rejected. He said it was a bit of a headache—had t...

Nice job on the pallet wood—sounds like a lot of elbow grease, but totally worth it. I've been tempted to try something similar, but always wondered i...

I get the hassle factor, but maybe it's worth reconsidering solar? A neighbor of mine managed to get approval by using low-profile panels that blend i...

That's a great point. I remember when we got stuck on our deck permit—it felt like a huge hassle at first, but honestly, the delay gave us time to ret...

Haha, this hits home. My grill's right next to our seating area, and I swear everyone suddenly becomes a BBQ expert when they're standing around me. M...

Totally agree on insulation—it's one of those things you don't really appreciate until winter hits and your heating bill doesn't skyrocket. Curious th...