Haha, bamboo stakes for concrete forms...that's brave. I've experimented with bamboo for garden trellises and even then it surprised me how much flex ...

Yeah, I've run into that warping issue myself a few times. Have you tried looking into sustainably sourced kiln-dried lumber? It's usually more stable...

Good advice overall, though I think it really depends on your priorities. I've seen people stick with the builder's lender because the convenience fac...

Good point about balancing short-term vs long-term. Curious though, did anyone here factor in sustainability incentives or green financing options whe...