Honestly, I’ve actually had better luck with the online portals than paper—at least with my county. I used to drop off forms in person and they’d just...

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve said “should’ve just done it while the walls were open.” It’s tough to bite the bullet on the extra cost or time, b...

I’ve run into the same brick wall with historic boards—sometimes it’s like they’re guarding a secret club. What’s worked for me is sketching out a few...

I totally get where you’re coming from. I tried a humidity sensor in our last place and honestly, it was a bit too sensitive—fan would kick on just fr...

That cracked me up—my cat’s the same way. She’d have the place lit up 24/7 if I went with sensors. You’re spot on about glass pendants being dust mag...

I've tried peace lilies myself, and honestly...they're great plants, but I wouldn't rely on them for humidity control. They do absorb some moisture, s...

Good point on moderation—it's easy to get carried away once the money's set aside. I've definitely been guilty of that myself... but honestly, a littl...

Did the garage conversion myself a few years back—definitely cheaper upfront, but you're right about hidden surprises. The concrete slab needed leveli...