Totally get this. I actually had a contractor once who *insisted* on crawling into the attic and poking around the crawlspace before even talking numb...
That’s the thing, right? I tried wax on a small section once because I loved the look, but it was a magnet for every little mark. Maybe it’s just me, ...
Honestly, I keep wondering that too. Drywall feels so flimsy, but those toggles do seem to spread the load out pretty well. Still, I always feel like ...
Totally get this. I tried the “natural” look too and it was a magnet for debris—plus, weeds somehow found every gap. Buried pipe might not win any sty...
Honestly, efficiency isn't always the best reason to upgrade. Sure, newer units save energy, but the upfront cost can take years to recoup. If your ol...
Fair points, but honestly I've had pretty good luck with mid-range composite decking at our beach place. It's held up surprisingly well through storms...
Great points on flooring and insulation—I hadn't thought about cork flooring before, but now you've got me curious. I wonder how it holds up with sand...
Totally agree, but I'd also throw in toe-kick lighting. Seems extra, I know...but trust me, midnight snack runs without blinding yourself with overhea...
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...