I totally get where you’re coming from—trying to retrofit a 100-year-old basement with modern materials is just asking for trouble. I’m curious, thoug...

I’ve wondered the same thing about solar lanterns. Every time I see them at the store, I pick one up, squint at the packaging, and then put it back be...

I get the whole “seeing is believing” thing, but honestly, do you think physical models are always worth the time? I’ve had review boards just kind of...

Funny you mention anti-tip brackets—I've seen inspectors completely ignore them too. Makes me wonder, is it just mood, or maybe certain inspectors hav...

I get your point about simplicity and cost, but wouldn't solar integration be helpful for certain situations? Like, what if you have a vacation cabin ...

Drylok's decent for minor moisture issues, but honestly, isn't it more of a band-aid fix? If water's pushing through your walls, seems like there's a ...

Yeah, budgeting for hidden issues is always a tricky one. Honestly, 10-20% is a decent starting point, but with beach houses, especially older ones, I...

Have you checked if your closets are insulated properly? Older homes sometimes skimp on insulation in interior walls, and that can make closets colder...

Haha, bright yellow walls to distract from wiring issues... that's a new one. But seriously, do you think inspectors have some kind of secret training...