Yeah, learned this the hard way myself. We thought our existing septic could handle the extra load... nope. Ended up needing a whole new system instal...

Totally agree on fiberglass frames—seen them hold up impressively well in coastal projects. Another thing to factor into your budget is exterior paint...

Plastic wrap definitely isn't winning any beauty contests, but honestly, I've seen folks underestimate how effective it can be if done right. The tric...

I see your point about pendants, but honestly, I'd still keep at least one or two. Maybe just position them differently—like over an island or breakfa...

Totally agree with this. I remember doing a home theater room for a client who went all-in on rock wool insulation, acoustic caulk, the works—but left...

Yeah, totally agree it's tricky to pin down. I've found that checking directly with the program administrators at the start can sometimes help clarify...

You're spot on about overhead lighting. I've done a bunch of bathroom remodels, and lighting placement makes a huge difference. One thing I've found r...