Insights
The numbers behind home repair planning.
Small essays from the Matly team on materials, sourcing, and the state of AI in the trades.
Jul 7, 2026
How AI Is Changing Home Improvement Planning
The state of AI in home repair: what it's actually good at, what it isn't, and where the industry is going in 2026.
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Jul 7, 2026
Why Your Bathroom Remodel Needs 12% More Tile Than You Think
The math behind tile overage — cuts, waste, future repairs, and the reason discontinued tile is a real problem.
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Jul 7, 2026
The 5 Items Missing From Most Home Inspection Reports
Inspection reports are thorough, but there are five categories inspectors rarely check — and they're the ones that cost the most later.
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