Haha, been there! I swear sometimes the building department folks must flip a coin before answering. I've started double-checking with contractors too...

Haha, I feel your pain on the basement flood—been there, done that, still drying my socks. For me, it's usually a combo of complexity and how much dam...

That's a solid suggestion about checking historical context—I had a similar run-in when renovating my old bungalow. Thought the inspector was just bei...

Totally agree with this—solar lights are a lifesaver. I went a step further and found some solar lanterns made from recycled materials. They look pret...

Haha, drywall sanding really is the great equalizer... Been there myself more times than I'd like to admit. I've actually given those recycled sanding...

Mine was around $7,500-ish, but I went heavy on eco-friendly materials (which my wallet still hasn't forgiven me for, lol). Honestly though, skipping ...

Haha, epoxy and plastic wrap...sounds like someone was channeling their inner MacGyver! Totally agree with this. When I redid my bathroom plumbing...

Haha, drywall warranties...who knew, right? Honestly, I laughed at first too, but your story reminded me of a similar headache I had with some eco-fri...