That's exactly it. I've found the sweet spot is usually tech that's been around a bit—proven reliability, fewer surprise updates. Had a similar lockou...

Pretty much my experience too. Expired permits don't automatically trigger inspector nitpicking, but they do tend to slow things down a bit. Just have...

Totally agree on the lighting thing—learned that one the hard way myself. A couple years back, I was renovating a rental property and thought I nailed...

I've got mine set up similarly, but instead of the laundry sink, it drains directly outside through a small drilled hole in the wall—works great most ...

Couldn't agree more—seen it happen firsthand. Couple quick points I'd add: - Always check your shut-off valves beforehand. Nothing worse than realizin...

Good point about cork's insulation. I've seen radiant heat under cork once—worked okay eventually, but the homeowner mentioned it took forever to feel...

Yeah, gravity-based plumbing is pretty clever. Another neat thing is the U-shaped trap under sinks—simple yet stops sewer gases from creeping back up....

Did a similar project on one of my properties last year—definitely not a weekend thing. Consider insulation, ventilation, permits, and structural supp...