That’s not uncommon, especially once you start opening up walls or floors in older bathrooms. Mystery pipes are the bane of every remodel—sometimes yo...

I’ve run into that exact scenario—tenant or guest hits the wall switch, and suddenly the entire automation chain is dead. Honestly, I lean toward smar...

Matching old brick is always a headache—manufacturers change colors, and weathering never matches new material. I’ve seen clients get stuck waiting mo...

Perforated pipe under rock is definitely the way to go if you want to keep things looking neat and actually move the water. I’ve seen folks try to rel...

Funny you mention stairwells—I had a job last year where the client was convinced we could just “borrow” a couple feet from the laundry room for the s...

You’re not alone there. Plaster can be unpredictable, and load distribution trips up even experienced folks. Your approach with cleats is solid—spread...

Not sure I’d call a “slightly dramatic sensor” the lesser evil in every case. I get the argument—mold is a nightmare, and you don’t want to risk it, e...

I get where you’re coming from—paperwork is the bane of my existence too, especially when you’re juggling permits, contracts, and change orders for a ...

Haha, I hear you about the voice controls—I installed a few for clients who swore they'd use them daily, but most ended up back to regular switches wi...

That's a solid setup you've got there—wifi sensors are definitely a reliable way to confirm door status. Personally, I still prefer belt-driven opener...

I've seen plenty of homeowners struggle with that glue nightmare—it's one of those tasks that always seems simpler in theory. As for reusing older mat...

Haha, that's definitely a unique issue to run into. Beeswax can be effective in certain applications, but showers are tricky due to constant moisture ...

I've seen that approach work pretty well for appliances and smaller stuff, but I'm curious how you'd handle bigger ticket items like HVAC systems or r...