Totally agree about framing your project around their priorities—inspectors usually respond better when they see you're taking their concerns seriousl...

Had a similar issue a couple years back—closet on an exterior wall, mold kept popping up no matter how often I cleaned it. Ended up insulating the wal...

Good points overall, but honestly, sometimes checking shut-off valves beforehand isn't enough. I've had valves that seemed perfectly fine until I actu...