Totally get where you're coming from on the sealing issue. We had a similar experience renovating our old farmhouse—thought we were being smart by reu...

Yeah, eco-friendly sealants threw me off at first too. I thought I'd messed everything up because it set way quicker than I expected. But after a year...

Composite lumber is definitely worth considering, especially for tiny homes where every bit of weight counts. I've seen it hold up surprisingly well i...

Yeah, that's a smart move. When we refinanced last year, I noticed the appraiser wasn't familiar with some of the higher-end finishes we'd chosen. It ...