Good points above, especially about clay soil—seen that cause headaches more than once. A couple quick thoughts: - Did you put down a gravel or sand ...

Good point about state forest areas—I’ve noticed similar trends. A couple years back, I built a custom home for a client who snagged some acreage near...

The email idea sounds neat, but honestly, I'd be worried about clutter. My inbox is already a jungle as it is...can't imagine adding loan docs and pay...

Exactly right. I've seen plenty of cases where homeowners went all-in on insulation, thinking it'd solve everything, only to find moisture still causi...

Great points on the soil conditions—been there myself with clay layers causing unexpected ponding. Adjusting slopes definitely helps, but you're spot ...