Good call on the smart plugs—I did something similar for a client's patio last summer. They were hesitant at first (wanted fancy bulbs), but honestly,...

That's a great point about sizing and ductwork—seen that issue pop up more times than I can count. Had a client last summer who upgraded to a fancy ne...

Haha, coconut oil sounds like a tasty disaster waiting to happen with pets around. I once had a client who swore by olive oil for her hardwood floors—...

I've noticed the uneven fading too—you're definitely not alone there. A few years back, I built a porch for a client who had the same issue. Initially...

We had a similar run-in with an inspector when we put in butcher block countertops. He kept circling back to the finish, worried about moisture and ba...