"Sometimes simpler really is better... or maybe I'm just getting old-school?"
You're definitely not alone—I recently switched back to spreadsheets for my home build budgeting. Tried a few fancy apps, but spreadsheets just feel reliable and straightforward, especially when costs start piling up mid-project.
You're onto something there. I remember when we renovated our kitchen, I tried one of those slick budgeting apps—looked great at first, but halfway through, it glitched and lost half my data. Back to spreadsheets ever since... boring, sure, but they never let me down.
Yeah, spreadsheets might be dull, but they're reliable. Still, I wonder if the issue is more about app quality rather than software itself... maybe higher-end tools have fewer glitches? Curious if anyone's had better luck with premium budgeting software.
I've messed around with a few premium budgeting apps, and honestly, some still had weird quirks or syncing issues... Maybe it's less about price and more about how frequently the developers push out updates or bug fixes? Have you noticed differences in update frequency between tools?
I've definitely noticed that too. When we started building our house, I figured I'd ditch the old Excel sheets and try out some fancy budgeting apps to keep track of everything. But honestly, after a couple months, I ended up back in spreadsheets. One app I tried was pretty slick at first, but then it randomly stopped syncing with my bank for like two weeks. Support said they were "working on it," but updates were slow and vague. Meanwhile, another app I tested had updates almost weekly, but each update seemed to introduce new bugs or weird UI changes that threw me off.
In the end, I realized reliability matters way more than how often they push updates. I'd rather have fewer updates that actually fix stuff than constant tweaks that mess things up. So now I'm back to my trusty spreadsheet—it's not flashy, but at least it doesn't randomly break on me.
